US Bridges

Indian Bluff RD over Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Log Mi. 1.22 Fr. 70 - Ode · Structure no. 583031329920811

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Bluff RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Indian Bluff RD over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Bluff RD
CrossesCreek
LocationLog Mi. 1.22 Fr. 70 - Ode
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.54844, -92.13543
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic77 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Bluff RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Bluff 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Bluff RD over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Indian Bluff RD over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Bluff RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.