US Bridges

LA0010 over Creek

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M E of US 51 · Structure no. 625302770100561

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,768
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,768 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,144 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 M E of US 51
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.77716, -90.5006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,768 (2021)
Projected traffic4,144 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 LA0010 over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Creek carry?

About 3,768 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.