US Bridges

LA0128 over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E of LA 4 · Structure no. 582101700101081

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0128 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0128 over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,059 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,164 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0128
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI E of LA 4
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates32.04245, -91.7813
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2021)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0128 over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0128 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0128 over Creek carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA0128 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns LA0128 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.