US Bridges

LA0034 over Bullard Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI E of LA 4 · Structure no. 052500670704801

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0034 over Bullard Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0034 over Bullard Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,164 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0034
CrossesBullard Creek
Location4.8 MI E of LA 4
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates32.37123, -92.4352
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2021)
Projected traffic3,164 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 LA0034 over Bullard Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0034 over Bullard 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 LA0034 over Bullard Creek carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0034 over Bullard Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns LA0034 over Bullard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.