US Bridges

LA0118 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.35 Mi. East of LA 117 · Structure no. 083501170402351

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0118
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location2.35 Mi. East of LA 117
RouteState Highway 118
Coordinates31.40209, -93.1396
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns LA0118 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.