US Bridges

I0020 over Creek

Poor

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 2.43 MI East of LA 147 · Structure no. 053104510512331

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50,895
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50,895 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,984 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 306 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesCreek
Location2.43 MI East of LA 147
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.54021, -92.6717
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width306 ft (93.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,895 (2021)
Projected traffic55,984 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0020 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Creek carry?

About 50,895 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 306 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.