US Bridges

LA0147 over Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 2.03 MI East of LA 505 · Structure no. 052503200202031

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
154 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
454
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0147 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0147 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 454 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLA0147
CrossesCreek
Location2.03 MI East of LA 505
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates32.19631, -92.6154
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic454 (2021)
Projected traffic499 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 LA0147 over Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0147 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0147 over Creek carry?

About 454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0147 over Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0147 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.