US Bridges

LA0127 over Devils Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI South of LA 777 · Structure no. 583001490408701

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Devils Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Devils Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,675 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,842 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0127
CrossesDevils Creek
Location0.6 MI South of LA 777
RouteState Highway 127
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.57047, -92.1597
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2021)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0127 over Devils Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over Devils 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0127 over Devils Creek carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Devils Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Devils Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.