US Bridges

LA0016 over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 7.4 Miles E of Parish LN · Structure no. 625900470207471

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0016 over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,684 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,552 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0016
CrossesCreek
Location7.4 Miles E of Parish LN
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.82571, -90.17485
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,684 (2021)
Projected traffic9,552 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0016 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Creek carry?

About 8,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.