US Bridges

US0079 over Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · .44 MI East of LA 518 · Structure no. 046000270404441

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 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 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,936 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS0079
CrossesCreek
Location.44 MI East of LA 518
RouteU.S. Route 79
Coordinates32.64722, -93.226
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,942 (2021)
Projected traffic10,936 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 26% are trucks.

How long is US0079 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US0079 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.