US Bridges

US0090 over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI E. of LA 3184 · Structure no. 032800031110361

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 7,540 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,294 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 MI E. of LA 3184
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.2324, -92.03946
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,540 (2021)
Projected traffic8,294 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US0090 over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Creek carry?

About 7,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.