US Bridges

LA0331 over Creek

FairPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.41 MI S. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035708573701411

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0331 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0331 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0331
CrossesCreek
Location1.41 MI S. of LA 14
RouteState Highway 331
CountyVermilion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.94219, -92.0485
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2020)
Projected traffic1,801 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0331 over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0331 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0331 over Creek carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0331 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns LA0331 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.