LA1187 over Creek
FairAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 M. from W Jct. LA 114 · Structure no. 080508051403101
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 331
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1187 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1187 over Creek in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1187 over Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1187 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA1187 over Creek carry?
About 331 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1187 over Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA1187 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.