US Bridges

LA0095 over Creek

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.52 MI North of US 190 · Structure no. 034908492701521

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,756
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0095 over Creek in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,931 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0095
CrossesCreek
Location1.52 MI North of US 190
RouteState Highway 95
Coordinates30.52733, -92.3132
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,756 (2021)
Projected traffic1,931 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0095 over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0095 over Creek carry?

About 1,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.