US Bridges

LA0016 over Creek

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M N of LA 1032 · Structure no. 623202620201791

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,508
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0016 over Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,508 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,958 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesLA0016
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 M N of LA 1032
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.50706, -90.9563
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,508 (2021)
Projected traffic26,958 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 LA0016 over Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is LA0016 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Creek carry?

About 24,508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.