US Bridges

LA0002 over Indian Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 5.03 MI North of LA 160 · Structure no. 046000000040413

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
340 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0002 over Indian Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,641 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesIndian Creek
Location5.03 MI North of LA 160
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.93198, -93.2914
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2021)
Projected traffic1,641 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0002 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Indian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.