US Bridges

LA 835 over Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 4.74 Mi. East of US 165 · Structure no. 053400000053401

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 835 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA 835 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesLA 835
CrossesCreek
Location4.74 Mi. East of US 165
RouteState Highway 835
Coordinates32.9736, -91.56372
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2021)
Projected traffic632 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 LA 835 over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 835 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 LA 835 over Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA 835 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns LA 835 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.