US Bridges

LA0124 over Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 583001250305071

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
78 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0124 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0124 over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 318 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0124
CrossesCreek
Location3.9 MI East of US 165
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates31.90582, -92.1642
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2022)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 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 LA0124 over Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0124 over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0124 over Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0124 over Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0124 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.