US Bridges

LA0015 over Creek

Good

Union Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI North of LA 552 · Structure no. 055601560204711

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,512 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,163 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesCreek
Location4.7 MI North of LA 552
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.63204, -92.358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.