US Bridges

LA0033 over Big Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 Mi. East of LA 551 · Structure no. 055600000050221

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,603
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0033 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0033 over Big Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 2,603 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0033
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.04 Mi. East of LA 551
RouteState Highway 33
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.9011, -92.2484
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,603 (2021)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 LA0033 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0033 over Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0033 over Big Creek carry?

About 2,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0033 over Big Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0033 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.