US Bridges

LA0037 over Creek

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 M NE of LA 63 · Structure no. 624602540504731

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
631
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0037 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0037 over Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 631 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesLA0037
CrossesCreek
Location3.3 M NE of LA 63
RouteState Highway 37
Coordinates30.77709, -90.7986
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2021)
Projected traffic694 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0037 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0037 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0037 over Creek carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0037 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0037 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.