US Bridges

LA0507 over Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 3.73 MI N Bienville Par · Structure no. 053103080403731

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0507 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0507 over Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0507
CrossesCreek
Location3.73 MI N Bienville Par
RouteState Highway 507
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49597, -92.8084
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2021)
Projected traffic954 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0507 over Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0507 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0507 over Creek carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0507 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA0507 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.