US Bridges

LA0126 over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI South of LA 849 · Structure no. 581100410504741

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI South of LA 849
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates31.97784, -92.07232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2021)
Projected traffic1,201 by 2041
Trucks21%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Creek carry?

About 1,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.