US Bridges

LA0339 over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI N. of LA 338 · Structure no. 032800000032808

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,990
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0339 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0339 over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,990 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,489 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0339
CrossesCreek
Location2.8 MI N. of LA 338
RouteState Highway 339
Coordinates30.06242, -92.02383
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,990 (2021)
Projected traffic5,489 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 LA0339 over Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0339 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0339 over Creek carry?

About 4,990 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0339 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns LA0339 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.