LA0331 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadVermilion Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI S. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035708573702141
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,518
- 2021 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 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,518 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,669 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0331 over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0331 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0331 over Creek carry?
About 1,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA0331 over Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns LA0331 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.