LA0127 over Sandy Creek
FairLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · .75 MI North of LA 125 · Structure no. 583001270300751
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0127 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Sandy Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0127 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0127 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0127 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0127 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.