US Bridges

LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 3.20 MI E of LA.15 · Structure no. 582100000580189

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off is a concrete slab carrying LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0128
CrossesDeer Creek Cut Off
Location3.20 MI E of LA.15
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates32.07708, -91.61977
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2021)
Projected traffic996 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0128 over Deer Creek Cut Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.