US Bridges

LA0122 over Creek

Poor

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 M E of E JCT LA 471 · Structure no. 082201290204201

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
683
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0122 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0122 over Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 683 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 751 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0122
CrossesCreek
Location4.2 M E of E JCT LA 471
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates31.66019, -92.688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic683 (2021)
Projected traffic751 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0122 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0122 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0122 over Creek carry?

About 683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0122 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns LA0122 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.