US Bridges

I0020 over Clear Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 MI East of LA 145M · Structure no. 053104510527071

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,895
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Clear 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 50,895 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,984 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 260 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.4 MI East of LA 145M
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.52289, -92.4218
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width260 ft (79.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,895 (2021)
Projected traffic55,984 by 2041
Trucks37%
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 Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is I0020 over Clear 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 I0020 over Clear Creek carry?

About 50,895 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 260 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.