US Bridges

LA0060 over Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 9.45 Miles E of LA 16 · Structure no. 625902790409451

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0060 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0060 over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0060
CrossesCreek
Location9.45 Miles E of LA 16
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates30.76273, -89.93302
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2021)
Projected traffic876 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0060 over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0060 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0060 over Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0060 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns LA0060 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.