Vatican Rd. over Creek
GoodLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI W of LA 93 · Structure no. 032830189920481
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vatican Rd. over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Vatican Rd. over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vatican Rd. over Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vatican Rd. 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Vatican Rd. over Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Vatican Rd. over Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Vatican Rd. over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.