LA0118 over Lewing Creek
FairSabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.85 Mi. East of US 171 · Structure no. 084301170101851
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,471
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0118 over Lewing Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0118 over Lewing Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0118 over Lewing Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0118 over Lewing 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does LA0118 over Lewing Creek carry?
About 1,471 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0118 over Lewing Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0118 over Lewing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.