US Bridges

LA0004 over Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 9.7 MI East of LA 505 · Structure no. 052500670615861

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
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 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0004
CrossesCreek
Location9.7 MI East of LA 505
RouteState Highway 4
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.30875, -92.47012
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2021)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0004 over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Creek carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.