US Bridges

LA0126 over Creek

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 3239 · Structure no. 581100910912151

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 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 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 MI East of LA 3239
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.05316, -92.1355
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 1971, making it 54 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 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 77 ft (23.5 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.