US Bridges

LA0127 over Chickasaw Creek

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La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 01.44 Miles SE of US 165 · Structure no. 583000000580185

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Chickasaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Chickasaw Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,276 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0127
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location01.44 Miles SE of US 165
RouteState Highway 127
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.87473, -92.22632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,888 (2021)
Projected traffic4,276 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LA0127 over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over Chickasaw 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0127 over Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 3,888 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.