US Bridges

LA0016 over Curtis Creek

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.34 West of LA 449 Inter · Structure no. 624602620409861

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Curtis Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0016 over Curtis Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,844 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,328 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location0.34 West of LA 449 Inter
RouteState Highway 16
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.70887, -90.7609
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,844 (2021)
Projected traffic5,328 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 over Curtis 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 4,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.