US Bridges

LA0113 over Sugar Creek

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. N of LA 112 · Structure no. 070601390405511

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0113 over Sugar Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 709 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0113
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N of LA 112
RouteState Highway 113
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.84851, -93.00987
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic779 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$556,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0113 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.