US Bridges

LA0331 over Creek

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.43 Miles N. of LA 330 · Structure no. 035700000030455

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0331 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0331 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,669 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0331
CrossesCreek
Location0.43 Miles N. of LA 330
RouteState Highway 331
Coordinates29.88925, -92.0561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,518 (2021)
Projected traffic1,669 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0331 over Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0331 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0331 over Creek carry?

About 1,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0331 over Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0331 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.