US Bridges

LA0835 over Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 6.36 Miles East of US 165 · Structure no. 053400000050243

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0835 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0835 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLA0835
CrossesCreek
Location6.36 Miles East of US 165
RouteState Highway 835
Coordinates32.97361, -91.5359
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2021)
Projected traffic402 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0835 over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0835 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0835 over Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0835 over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0835 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.