LA0135 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichland Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI North of LA 132 · Structure no. 054201670408081
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0135 over Little Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0135 over Little Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,386 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0135 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0135 over Little 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA0135 over Little Creek carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0135 over Little Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0135 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.