US Bridges

LA0014 over Creek

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 Miles West of LA 91 · Structure no. 035700550305671

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,717
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0014 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0014 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLA0014
CrossesCreek
Location2.1 Miles West of LA 91
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates30.02151, -92.5227
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,717 (2021)
Projected traffic1,888 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 LA0014 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0014 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0014 over Creek carry?

About 1,717 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0014 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns LA0014 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.