US Bridges

LA0016 over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 M W of LA 445 · Structure no. 625300470106821

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,454
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0016 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 4,454 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 91 ft wide.

CarriesLA0016
CrossesCreek
Location1.9 M W of LA 445
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.74442, -90.40127
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,454 (2021)
Projected traffic4,899 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 LA0016 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Creek carry?

About 4,454 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.