US Bridges

LA0112 over Creek

Poor

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.09 Mi. North of LA 462 · Structure no. 084001410205011

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,197
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0112 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0112 over Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 1,197 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,316 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0112
CrossesCreek
Location2.09 Mi. North of LA 462
RouteState Highway 112
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.95547, -92.7556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,197 (2021)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0112 over Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0112 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0112 over Creek carry?

About 1,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0112 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA0112 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.