US Bridges

LA1204 over Haw Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.24 MI East JCT US 165 · Structure no. 084001493001241

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,951
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1204 over Haw Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1204 over Haw Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA1204
CrossesHaw Creek
Location1.24 MI East JCT US 165
RouteState Highway 1204
Coordinates31.4161, -92.3908
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 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 width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2021)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA1204 over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1204 over Haw 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA1204 over Haw Creek carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA1204 over Haw Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA1204 over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.