US Bridges

LA1255 over Crip Railroad

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI North of LA 505 · Structure no. 052503203100191

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,847
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1255 over Crip Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1255 over Crip Railroad in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 12,847 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,131 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1255
CrossesCrip Railroad
Location4.8 MI North of LA 505
RouteState Highway 1255
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.22716, -92.7097
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,847 (2021)
Projected traffic14,131 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1255 over Crip Railroad built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1255 over Crip Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA1255 over Crip Railroad carry?

About 12,847 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA1255 over Crip Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA1255 over Crip Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.