US Bridges

LA0126 over Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI North of LA 124 · Structure no. 583000410400201

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Creek in La Salle 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI North of LA 124
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates31.8988, -92.0089
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2021)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.