US Bridges

LA0092 over Creek

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E. of LA 343 · Structure no. 035702130305001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,170
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0092 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0092 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,170 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,687 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0092
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI E. of LA 343
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates30.10844, -92.1594
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,170 (2021)
Projected traffic5,687 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0092 over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0092 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0092 over Creek carry?

About 5,170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0092 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0092 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.