US Bridges

US0080 over Creek

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 6.15 MI E Richland Par LN · Structure no. 053300020406151

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying US0080 over Creek in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,299 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesCreek
Location6.15 MI E Richland Par LN
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.43352, -91.3772
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2021)
Projected traffic1,299 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Creek carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.