US Bridges

LA0082 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1.97 MI N. of LA 14 · Structure no. 035708576301971

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0082 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0082 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,188 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0082
CrossesCreek
Location1.97 MI N. of LA 14
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates29.99781, -92.11909
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2021)
Projected traffic3,188 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$315,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0082 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0082 over Creek carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0082 over Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.