US Bridges

US0080 over Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI East of LA 145 · Structure no. 053100010812001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
208 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesCreek
Location4.1 MI East of LA 145
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51985, -92.4462
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2021)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US0080 over Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Creek carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.