US Bridges

LA0118 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. East LA 117 · Structure no. 083501170401941

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0118 over Unnamed Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0118 over Unnamed Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0118
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.9 Mi. East LA 117
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates31.40495, -93.14597
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0118 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0118 over Unnamed 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 LA0118 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0118 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns LA0118 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.