US Bridges

LA0124 over Callihan Creek

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI North of LA 8 · Structure no. 581300410202011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,706
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0124 over Callihan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0124 over Callihan Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,706 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,876 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0124
CrossesCallihan Creek
Location2.0 MI North of LA 8
RouteState Highway 124
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.79638, -91.8256
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,706 (2021)
Projected traffic1,876 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0124 over Callihan Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0124 over Callihan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0124 over Callihan Creek carry?

About 1,706 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0124 over Callihan Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns LA0124 over Callihan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.