LA0087 over Creek
PoorSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 3.87 MI South of LA 323 · Structure no. 035104080203871
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0087 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0087 over Creek in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0087 over Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0087 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0087 over Creek carry?
About 9 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0087 over Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0087 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.