US Bridges

LA0093 over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI North of I-10 · Structure no. 032802170101361

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0093
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI North of I-10
RouteState Highway 93
Coordinates30.26283, -92.10926
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0093 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.