LA1200 over Hemphill Creek
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.43 Mi. S of LA121 · Structure no. 084008401103431
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1200 over Hemphill Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1200 over Hemphill Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2041. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1200 over Hemphill Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1200 over Hemphill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does LA1200 over Hemphill Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA1200 over Hemphill Creek?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA1200 over Hemphill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.