US Bridges

LA0142 over Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI North of US 425 · Structure no. 053400380401601

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0142 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0142 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,706 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,176 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0142
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI North of US 425
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates32.92148, -91.88
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,706 (2021)
Projected traffic5,176 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0142 over Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0142 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 LA0142 over Creek carry?

About 4,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0142 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LA0142 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.