US Bridges

LA0436 over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East JCT LA 1069 · Structure no. 625902740100201

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,989
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0436 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0436 over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,989 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0436
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI East JCT LA 1069
RouteState Highway 436
Coordinates30.84903, -90.1506
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,989 (2021)
Projected traffic4,387 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 LA0436 over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0436 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0436 over Creek carry?

About 3,989 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0436 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns LA0436 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.