US Bridges

LA0010 over Creek

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 8.4 Mi. East of JCT US 51 · Structure no. 625302770108421

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,468 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesCreek
Location8.4 Mi. East of JCT US 51
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.8154, -90.38
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2021)
Projected traffic1,468 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Creek carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.