US Bridges

LA0093 over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.37 MI North of I-10 · Structure no. 032802170100621

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,639
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0093 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0093 over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10,639 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,702 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0093
CrossesCreek
Location0.37 MI North of I-10
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates30.25254, -92.10813
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,639 (2021)
Projected traffic11,702 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0093 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0093 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0093 over Creek carry?

About 10,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0093 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0093 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.