US Bridges

LA0124 over Rawson Creek

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 4.3 MI N of LA 8 · Structure no. 581300410204291

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
572 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0124 over Rawson Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0124 over Rawson Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,007 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,107 by 2041. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0124
CrossesRawson Creek
Location4.3 MI N of LA 8
RouteState Highway 124
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.82695, -91.8153
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2021)
Projected traffic1,107 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 LA0124 over Rawson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0124 over Rawson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0124 over Rawson Creek carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0124 over Rawson Creek?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0124 over Rawson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.