US Bridges

LA0139 over Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI North of LA 594 · Structure no. 053700380105211

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,958
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0139 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0139 over Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 15,958 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,553 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0139
CrossesCreek
Location.6 MI North of LA 594
RouteState Highway 139
Coordinates32.58949, -91.9845
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,958 (2021)
Projected traffic17,553 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0139 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0139 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 LA0139 over Creek carry?

About 15,958 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0139 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0139 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.