US Bridges

US0371 over Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.44 MI North of LA 160 · Structure no. 046000860202441

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,569
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0371 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0371 over Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,225 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS0371
CrossesCreek
Location2.44 MI North of LA 160
RouteU.S. Route 371
Coordinates32.85265, -93.4375
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (2021)
Projected traffic7,225 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 US0371 over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0371 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0371 over Creek carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US0371 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US0371 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.