US Bridges

LA0811 over Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 MI North of LA 812 · Structure no. 052508250905371

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0811 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0811 over Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0811
CrossesCreek
Location3.8 MI North of LA 812
RouteState Highway 811
Coordinates32.2987, -92.6485
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2021)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0811 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0811 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 LA0811 over Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0811 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns LA0811 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.