US Bridges

LA0082 over Creek

Fair

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 6.4 Miles North of LA 14 · Structure no. 035708576307071

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0082 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0082 over Creek in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0082
CrossesCreek
Location6.4 Miles North of LA 14
RouteState Highway 82
Coordinates30.0394, -92.0677
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0082 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0082 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0082 over Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0082 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA0082 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.