LA0126 over Beech Creek
PoorCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI West of LA 3239 · Structure no. 581100910908041
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Beech Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Beech Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2036. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Beech 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Beech Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.