US Bridges

LA0507 over Creek

Good

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI E of LA 514 · Structure no. 044100000040465

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0507 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0507 over Creek in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 582 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0507
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 MI E of LA 514
RouteState Highway 507
Coordinates32.20088, -93.21878
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2021)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0507 over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0507 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0507 over Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0507 over Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0507 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.