LA0126 over Creek
FairPosted for loadCatahoula Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI S of LA 8 · Structure no. 581303530302131
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 878
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Creek in Catahoula 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 878 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 965 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Creek carry?
About 878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.