US Bridges

I0020 over Creek

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI East of LA 577 · Structure no. 053304510803034

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Creek in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,926 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesCreek
Location.3 MI East of LA 577
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.43237, -91.4217
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,115 (2021)
Projected traffic8,926 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Creek carry?

About 8,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.