US Bridges

LA0096 over Creek

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 Mi. East of LA 182 · Structure no. 035002380204541

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,714
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0096 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0096 over Creek in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,714 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,385 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0096
CrossesCreek
Location5.5 Mi. East of LA 182
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates30.13162, -91.85734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,714 (2021)
Projected traffic7,385 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0096 over Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0096 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0096 over Creek carry?

About 6,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0096 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0096 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.