LA0126 over Bushley Creek
FairLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI East of LA 503 · Structure no. 583003530101581
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Bushley Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Bushley Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0126 over Bushley Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Bushley 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Bushley Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Bushley Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Bushley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.