US Bridges

LA0028 over Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI West of LA 121 · Structure no. 085804170108401

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,456
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0028 over Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 6,456 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,101 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesCreek
Location1.7 MI West of LA 121
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.19037, -93.0604
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,456 (2021)
Projected traffic7,101 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0028 over Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Creek carry?

About 6,456 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.