US Bridges

LA0002 over Sand Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of LA 159 · Structure no. 046000833101781

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
817
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Sand Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.0 MI East of LA 159
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.85855, -93.241
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2021)
Projected traffic898 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0002 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002 over Sand 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0002 over Sand Creek carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.