LA0118 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 Miles West of LA 117 · Structure no. 083501170300701
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,471
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0118 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0118 over Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0118 over Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0118 over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0118 over Creek carry?
About 1,471 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0118 over Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0118 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.