US Bridges

LA0002 over Lynn Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 MI West of US 167 · Structure no. 055600700300791

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Lynn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0002 over Lynn Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 974 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesLynn Creek
Location3.8 MI West of US 167
RouteState Highway 2
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.81084, -92.7216
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2021)
Projected traffic974 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0002 over Lynn Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Lynn 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 LA0002 over Lynn Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Lynn Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.