US Bridges

LA0035 over Creek

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.49 MI N. of LA 700 · Structure no. 035703950101491

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0035 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0035 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0035
CrossesCreek
Location1.49 MI N. of LA 700
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates30.0567, -92.276
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2021)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0035 over Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0035 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 LA0035 over Creek carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0035 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns LA0035 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.