US Bridges

LA0183 over Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 7.4 MI North of LA 854 · Structure no. 054201850111281

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0183 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0183 over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 969 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0183
CrossesCreek
Location7.4 MI North of LA 854
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates32.61313, -91.6275
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2021)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 LA0183 over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0183 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0183 over Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0183 over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns LA0183 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.