US Bridges

LA0096 over Creek

Good

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 6.3 Mi. East of LA 182 · Structure no. 035002380205161

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,385 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0096
CrossesCreek
Location6.3 Mi. East of LA 182
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates30.12775, -91.84406
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,714 (2021)
Projected traffic7,385 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0096 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns LA0096 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.