US Bridges

I0020 over Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 053704510609412

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,857
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0020 over Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 40,857 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,942 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesCreek
Location4.4 MI East of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.51026, -92.2558
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,857 (2021)
Projected traffic44,942 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0020 over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I0020 over Creek carry?

About 40,857 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.