US Bridges

Poplas ST over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · .50 Miles North of La. 10 · Structure no. 625900000109026

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,731
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplas ST over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poplas ST over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,731 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,904 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoplas ST
CrossesCreek
Location.50 Miles North of La. 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.79472, -89.85311
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,731 (2020)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Poplas ST over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplas ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Poplas ST over Creek carry?

About 1,731 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Poplas ST over Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Poplas ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.