US Bridges

LA0118 over Goodson Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 6.52 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 084301170106521

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,471
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0118 over Goodson Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0118 over Goodson Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0118
CrossesGoodson Creek
Location6.52 MI East of US 171
RouteState Highway 118
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.46333, -93.3563
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2021)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0118 over Goodson Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0118 over Goodson 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 Goodson Creek carry?

About 1,471 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0118 over Goodson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0118 over Goodson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.