US Bridges

LA0043 over Creek

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.85 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 623200000000098

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,232
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0043 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0043 over Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,755 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0043
CrossesCreek
Location0.85 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates30.51642, -90.58461
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,232 (2021)
Projected traffic5,755 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 LA0043 over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0043 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0043 over Creek carry?

About 5,232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0043 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0043 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.