US Bridges

LA0016 over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI NW St. Tam. Par LN · Structure no. 625900580403591

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0016 over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0016
CrossesCreek
Location3.5 MI NW St. Tam. Par LN
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates30.69249, -90.0306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 2002, making it 23 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Creek carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.