US Bridges

LA0002 over Creek

Good

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI East of LA 585 · Structure no. 056200370204751

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Creek in West Carroll 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 2,485 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,733 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0002
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI East of LA 585
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates32.79221, -91.5208
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,485 (2021)
Projected traffic2,733 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$222,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002 over Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0002 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 LA0002 over Creek carry?

About 2,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0002 over Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.