US Bridges

US0080 over Patrick Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI East of I-20 · Structure no. 053700010907861

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Patrick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over Patrick Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location2.7 MI East of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52662, -92.2867
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 US0080 over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Patrick 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 Patrick Creek carry?

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

How long is US0080 over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.