US Bridges

LA0028 over Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.79 Mi. East of LA 1207 · Structure no. 084000740207501

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,615
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0028 over Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5,615 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,176 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesCreek
Location0.79 Mi. East of LA 1207
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.39805, -92.2224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,615 (2021)
Projected traffic6,176 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 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 LA0028 over Creek carry?

About 5,615 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.