US Bridges

US0080 over Little Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI East of LA 183 · Structure no. 054200020313151

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,451
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Little Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0080 over Little Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.7 MI East of LA 183
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.46405, -91.582
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2021)
Projected traffic1,596 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 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 US0080 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Little 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0080 over Little Creek carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Little Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.