US Bridges

LA0465 over Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.35 Mi. West of LA 121 · Structure no. 084000000080530

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0465 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0465 over Creek in Rapides 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 5 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0465
CrossesCreek
Location2.35 Mi. West of LA 121
RouteState Highway 465
Coordinates31.20526, -92.77101
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2021)
Projected traffic519 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0465 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0465 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0465 over Creek carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0465 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns LA0465 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.