US Bridges

LA0015 over Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI North of LA 552 · Structure no. 055601560200981

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,512
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 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6,512 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,163 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0015
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI North of LA 552
RouteState Highway 15
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.58921, -92.3272
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,512 (2021)
Projected traffic7,163 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 6,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.