LA1221 over Whitlock Creek
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.29 Mi. North of LA 120 · Structure no. 083508351200291
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1221 over Whitlock Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA1221 over Whitlock Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1221 over Whitlock Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1221 over Whitlock 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA1221 over Whitlock Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1221 over Whitlock Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns LA1221 over Whitlock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.