US Bridges

LA0021 over Marias Creek

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · .45 MI N JCT LA21 & LA16 · Structure no. 625200300203521

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0021 over Marias Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0021 over Marias Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,876 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0021
CrossesMarias Creek
Location.45 MI N JCT LA21 & LA16
RouteState Highway 21
Coordinates30.6551, -89.8893
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,160 (2021)
Projected traffic7,876 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0021 over Marias Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0021 over Marias 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0021 over Marias Creek carry?

About 7,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0021 over Marias Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns LA0021 over Marias Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.