US Bridges

LA0125 over Chickasaw Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI North of US 84 · Structure no. 583001310103941

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0125 over Chickasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0125 over Chickasaw Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0125
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location2.3 MI North of US 84
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates31.85017, -92.3052
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic171 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0125 over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0125 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0125 over Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0125 over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0125 over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.