US Bridges

LA0854 over Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.61 MI E of LA 183 · Structure no. 054200000050276

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0854 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0854 over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0854
CrossesCreek
Location1.61 MI E of LA 183
RouteState Highway 854
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50844, -91.59974
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic581 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0854 over Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0854 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0854 over Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0854 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0854 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.