US Bridges

LA0092 over Creek

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI West of LA 733 · Structure no. 032802130500561

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
738
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0092 over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 738 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0092
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI West of LA 733
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates30.1058, -92.07169
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic738 (2021)
Projected traffic811 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0092 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0092 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Creek carry?

About 738 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.