US Bridges

LA0343 over Creek

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Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI N. of LA 697 · Structure no. 035703930104351

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0343 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0343 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,113 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0343
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI N. of LA 697
RouteState Highway 343
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.0529, -92.1833
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2021)
Projected traffic3,113 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0343 over Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0343 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0343 over Creek carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0343 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0343 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.