US Bridges

LA0127 over Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI North of LA 460 · Structure no. 583001490501221

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,211 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,432 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0127
CrossesCreek
Location1.2 MI North of LA 460
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates31.60016, -92.145
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,211 (2021)
Projected traffic2,432 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 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over 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 Creek carry?

About 2,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.