US Bridges

LA0126 over Little Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI East of LA 503 · Structure no. 583003530102811

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Little 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 5 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.8 MI East of LA 503
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates31.80881, -92.0127
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic201 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 LA0126 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over Little 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 Little Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Little Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.