US Bridges

LA0127 over Tarver Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI North of LA 770 · Structure no. 583001270208641

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,888
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Tarver Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Tarver Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,276 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0127
CrossesTarver Creek
Location1.7 MI North of LA 770
RouteState Highway 127
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.86272, -92.2199
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Tarver Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over Tarver 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0127 over Tarver Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0127 over Tarver Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Tarver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.