US Bridges

LA0127 over Millcreek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI North of LA 460 · Structure no. 583001490502191

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Millcreek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Millcreek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0127
CrossesMillcreek
Location2.2 MI North of LA 460
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates31.61699, -92.1449
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 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 LA0127 over Millcreek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over Millcreek 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 Millcreek carry?

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

How long is LA0127 over Millcreek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Millcreek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.