US Bridges

LA0126 over Creek

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI N of LA 851 · Structure no. 581100410510011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 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 1982, so it is 43 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI N of LA 851
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.04393, -92.1032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA0126 over Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 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 June 2024.

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 38 ft (11.6 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.