US Bridges

LA0033 over Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI North of LA 151 · Structure no. 055600690203991

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0033 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0033 over Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,862 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,448 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0033
CrossesCreek
Location3.5 MI North of LA 151
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates32.72033, -92.4488
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,862 (2021)
Projected traffic6,448 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0033 over Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0033 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0033 over Creek carry?

About 5,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0033 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns LA0033 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.