US Bridges

LA0835 over Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 10.47 MI E of US 165 · Structure no. 053408340710471

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0835 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0835 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0835
CrossesCreek
Location10.47 MI E of US 165
RouteState Highway 835
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.97378, -91.4659
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed62.8 mi (101 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 LA0835 over Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0835 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0835 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.