US Bridges

LA0107 over Swafford Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.28 Mi. East of LA 454 · Structure no. 084001420400451

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0107 over Swafford Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0107 over Swafford Creek in Rapides 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 3,354 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,689 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0107
CrossesSwafford Creek
Location2.28 Mi. East of LA 454
RouteState Highway 107
Coordinates31.25474, -92.2437
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,354 (2021)
Projected traffic3,689 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0107 over Swafford Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0107 over Swafford 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 LA0107 over Swafford Creek carry?

About 3,354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0107 over Swafford Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0107 over Swafford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.