US Bridges

LA1241 over Hudson Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 082208220503001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,048
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1241 over Hudson Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1241 over Hudson Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,252 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1241
CrossesHudson Creek
Location3.0 MI East of US 71
RouteState Highway 1241
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.4471, -92.5182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,048 (2021)
Projected traffic2,252 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$585,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1241 over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1241 over Hudson 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA1241 over Hudson Creek carry?

About 2,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA1241 over Hudson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA1241 over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.