US Bridges

LA0028 over Clear Run Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.84 Mi. East of US 167 · Structure no. 084000740100841

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,124
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Clear Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0028 over Clear Run Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 14,124 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,536 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesClear Run Creek
Location0.84 Mi. East of US 167
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.33303, -92.4023
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,124 (2021)
Projected traffic15,536 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$303,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Clear Run Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 over Clear Run 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 LA0028 over Clear Run Creek carry?

About 14,124 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Clear Run Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Clear Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.