US Bridges

LA0145 over Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · .19 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 053101570300781

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,661
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0145 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0145 over Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,661 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,227 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0145
CrossesCreek
Location.19 MI North of I-20
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates32.53995, -92.5087
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,661 (2021)
Projected traffic6,227 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0145 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0145 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0145 over Creek carry?

About 5,661 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0145 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns LA0145 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.