US Bridges

LA0002 over Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI East of LA 143 · Structure no. 055600700603571

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,258
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 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 6,258 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,883 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesCreek
Location3.6 MI East of LA 143
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.72013, -92.1646
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,258 (2021)
Projected traffic6,883 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1931, making it 94 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 6,258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.