LA0126 over Richland Creek
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.67 M W of LA 3239 · Structure no. 581100910908431
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 904
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Richland Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Richland Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 994 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Richland 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Richland Creek carry?
About 904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.