LA0120 over Sand Creek
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.35 MI E of LA 478 · Structure no. 083500000080649
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 665
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0120 over Sand Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0120 over Sand Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 665 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0120 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0120 over Sand 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0120 over Sand Creek carry?
About 665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0120 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0120 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.