US Bridges

LA0468 over Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.04 Miles East of US 171 · Structure no. 085800000080543

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,896
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0468 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0468 over Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,896 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,185 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0468
CrossesCreek
Location1.04 Miles East of US 171
RouteState Highway 468
Coordinates31.14148, -93.2467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,896 (2021)
Projected traffic3,185 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0468 over Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0468 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0468 over Creek carry?

About 2,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0468 over Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0468 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.