US Bridges

LA0563 over Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 7.17 MI E of LA 544 · Structure no. 053103160607171

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
968
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0563 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0563 over Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 968 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0563
CrossesCreek
Location7.17 MI E of LA 544
RouteState Highway 563
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.66803, -92.7258
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic968 (2021)
Projected traffic1,064 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0563 over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0563 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 LA0563 over Creek carry?

About 968 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0563 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0563 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.