US Bridges

LA0002 over Horse.Pen Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 5.6 MI East of LA 33 · Structure no. 055600700505581

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,236
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Horse.Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Horse.Pen Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6,236 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,859 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002
CrossesHorse.Pen Creek
Location5.6 MI East of LA 33
RouteState Highway 2
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.75274, -92.3162
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,236 (2021)
Projected traffic6,859 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Horse.Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Horse.Pen 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 Horse.Pen Creek carry?

About 6,236 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Horse.Pen Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Horse.Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.