LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek
PoorPosted for loadNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.34 Mi. South of LA 6 · Structure no. 083501140313481
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,420
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 48 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,762 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek carry?
About 3,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0117 over Flatwoods Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.