US Bridges

LA0015 over Camp Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI North of LA 550 · Structure no. 055601540211051

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,423
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0015 over Camp Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,423 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesCamp Creek
Location3.0 MI North of LA 550
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.929, -92.5435
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,423 (2021)
Projected traffic2,665 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 LA0015 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 over Camp 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 Camp Creek carry?

About 2,423 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.