US Bridges

LA0034 over Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 5.48 MI East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053700670905481

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,742
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0034 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0034 over Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,742 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,316 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0034
CrossesCreek
Location5.48 MI East of LA 546
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates32.481, -92.1552
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,742 (2021)
Projected traffic17,316 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$253,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0034 over Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0034 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 LA0034 over Creek carry?

About 15,742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0034 over Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns LA0034 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.