US Bridges

LA0118 over Creek

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · .92 Mi. E of Int LA117 · Structure no. 083501170400921

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0118 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0118 over Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0118
CrossesCreek
Location.92 Mi. E of Int LA117
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates31.411, -93.1605
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 LA0118 over Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0118 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0118 over Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0118 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0118 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.