US Bridges

LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI North of LA 6 · Structure no. 084301130100701

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief in Sabine 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,809 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA1217
CrossesPhillip Creek Relief
Location.7 MI North of LA 6
RouteState Highway 1217
Coordinates31.58283, -93.4739
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2021)
Projected traffic1,809 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA1217 over Phillip Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.