US Bridges

LA0505 over Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI East of Winn Paris · Structure no. 052500000050269

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
873
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0505 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0505 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 873 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0505
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI East of Winn Paris
RouteState Highway 505
Coordinates32.14748, -92.71154
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic873 (2021)
Projected traffic960 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0505 over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0505 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0505 over Creek carry?

About 873 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0505 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0505 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.