US Bridges

LA0004 over Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 5.07 MI E Bienville Par · Structure no. 052500670505071

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,086
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0004 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,086 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,394 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 94 ft wide.

CarriesLA0004
CrossesCreek
Location5.07 MI E Bienville Par
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.23161, -92.7266
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,086 (2021)
Projected traffic3,394 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0004 over Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Creek carry?

About 3,086 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.