US Bridges

US0079 over Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 1.23 MI East of LA 159 · Structure no. 046000270401231

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0079 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0079 over Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 9,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,936 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0079
CrossesCreek
Location1.23 MI East of LA 159
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates32.62148, -93.2682
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,942 (2021)
Projected traffic10,936 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0079 over Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0079 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0079 over Creek carry?

About 9,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0079 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US0079 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.