US Bridges

LA0034 over Creek

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 0.29 Mi. North of LA 471 · Structure no. 086401230400291

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
965
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0034 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0034 over Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 965 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0034
CrossesCreek
Location0.29 Mi. North of LA 471
RouteState Highway 34
Coordinates31.80581, -92.749
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2021)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0034 over Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0034 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0034 over Creek carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0034 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0034 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.