LA0126 over Bens Creek
GoodCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.48 M N of LA 8 · Structure no. 581303530206851
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 544
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Bens Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Bens Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Bens 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Bens Creek carry?
About 544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Bens Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.