US Bridges

LA0137 over Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI North of US 80 · Structure no. 054200710205001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,954
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0137 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0137 over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLA0137
CrossesCreek
Location5.0 MI North of US 80
RouteState Highway 137
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54837, -91.7592
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2021)
Projected traffic2,149 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0137 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0137 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 LA0137 over Creek carry?

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0137 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns LA0137 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.