US Bridges

LA0120 over Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 MI E of LA 487 · Structure no. 083500000080648

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,946
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0120 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0120 over Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0120
CrossesCreek
Location5.2 MI E of LA 487
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates31.70503, -93.3286
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2021)
Projected traffic2,140 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0120 over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0120 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0120 over Creek carry?

About 1,946 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0120 over Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0120 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.