US Bridges

LA0174 over Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI East of LA 191 · Structure no. 084301120202701

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0174 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0174 over Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA0174
CrossesCreek
Location2.7 MI East of LA 191
RouteState Highway 174
Coordinates31.77613, -93.72898
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2021)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA0174 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0174 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 LA0174 over Creek carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0174 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0174 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.