US Bridges

W. University Ave. over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI NW of US 167 · Structure no. 032800040100801

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,405
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. University Ave. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. University Ave. over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 23,405 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,745 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. University Ave.
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI NW of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.22228, -92.02575
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,405 (2018)
Projected traffic25,745 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. University Ave. over Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. University Ave. 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 W. University Ave. over Creek carry?

About 23,405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. University Ave. over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns W. University Ave. over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.