LA1240 over Fouchmiah Creek
GoodGrant Parish, Louisiana · 5.66 Mi. N of US 71 · Structure no. 082208220205661
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 229
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1240 over Fouchmiah Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1240 over Fouchmiah Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1240 over Fouchmiah Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1240 over Fouchmiah 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA1240 over Fouchmiah Creek carry?
About 229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA1240 over Fouchmiah Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA1240 over Fouchmiah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.