US Bridges

LA0577 over Creek

Good

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Miles East of LA 585 · Structure no. 056200000050251

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0577 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0577 over Creek in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0577
CrossesCreek
Location1.4 Miles East of LA 585
RouteState Highway 577
Coordinates32.68179, -91.5491
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic401 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0577 over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0577 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0577 over Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0577 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns LA0577 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.