US Bridges

LA0175 over Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 0.95 Mi. North of LA 174 · Structure no. 084300350208271

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0175 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0175 over Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0175
CrossesCreek
Location0.95 Mi. North of LA 174
RouteState Highway 175
Coordinates31.83231, -93.5177
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0175 over Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0175 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0175 over Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0175 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0175 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.