US Bridges

LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch

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Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 MI NW of LA 125 · Structure no. 581101270403001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0127
CrossesMcclellen Branch
Location4.6 MI NW of LA 125
RouteState Highway 127
CountyCaldwell Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.95146, -92.2775
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2021)
Projected traffic345 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Mcclellen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.