US Bridges

US0080 over Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 9.91 MI E of US 80 · Structure no. 053700000050179

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS0080
CrossesCreek
Location9.91 MI E of US 80
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates32.52232, -92.2531
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2021)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over Creek carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.