US Bridges

LA0591 over Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 8.63 MI North of LA 140 · Structure no. 053408340808631

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0591 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0591 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0591
CrossesCreek
Location8.63 MI North of LA 140
RouteState Highway 591
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates33.0006, -91.7727
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 LA0591 over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0591 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 LA0591 over Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0591 over Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0591 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.