US Bridges

LA0010 over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI E LA 16 Inter. · Structure no. 625900470300901

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,686 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,754 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI E LA 16 Inter.
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.84646, -90.1407
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,686 (2021)
Projected traffic11,754 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 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 LA0010 over Creek carry?

About 10,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.