US Bridges

LA0113 over Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. East of LA 462 · Structure no. 084001400201211

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0113 over Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0113
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 Mi. East of LA 462
RouteState Highway 113
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.97726, -92.8063
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2021)
Projected traffic904 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0113 over Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 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 LA0113 over Creek carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.