US Bridges

LA0126 over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · .25 MI West of US 165 · Structure no. 581100910913511

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Creek is a concrete culvert 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 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesCreek
Location.25 MI West of US 165
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.05127, -92.11262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed21.1 mi (34 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 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 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.