US Bridges

LA0822 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 3.45 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 053108310603451

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
116 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0822 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0822 over Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0822
CrossesCreek
Location3.45 MI East of US 167
RouteState Highway 822
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.65898, -92.5885
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,568 (2021)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$565,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0822 over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0822 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 LA0822 over Creek carry?

About 1,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0822 over Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0822 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.