US Bridges

LA0112 over Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.88 MI East JCT LA 121 · Structure no. 084000730101881

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0112 over Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,394 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0112
CrossesCreek
Location1.88 MI East JCT LA 121
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates31.14558, -92.7281
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2021)
Projected traffic1,394 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 LA0112 over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Creek carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.