US Bridges

LA0004 over Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 10.3 MI East of LA 505 · Structure no. 052500670616501

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,910
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 2006, so it is 19 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 2,910 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,201 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0004
CrossesCreek
Location10.3 MI East of LA 505
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.31003, -92.459
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,910 (2021)
Projected traffic3,201 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 2006, making it 19 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 2,910 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.