US Bridges

LA0015 over Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 4.4 MI North of LA 549 · Structure no. 055601540204441

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,557
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0015 over Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,557 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,112 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesCreek
Location4.4 MI North of LA 549
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.8596, -92.4677
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,557 (2021)
Projected traffic6,112 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Creek carry?

About 5,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.