LA0126 over Bridge Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles South of Jct. L · Structure no. 581100410505571
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,092
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Bridge Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0126 over Bridge Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Bridge 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Bridge Creek carry?
About 1,092 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Bridge Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.