US Bridges

LA0002 over Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 6.7 MI East of LA 550 · Structure no. 055600700408251

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
Daily traffic
2,579
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,579 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,836 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLA0002
CrossesCreek
Location6.7 MI East of LA 550
RouteState Highway 2
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.78585, -92.53347
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2021)
Projected traffic2,836 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 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 LA0002 over Creek carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.