LA1216 over Lewis Creek
GoodSabine Parish, Louisiana · 9.0 MI East of US 171 · Structure no. 084308430109001
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 209
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1216 over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1216 over Lewis Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA1216 over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1216 over Lewis Creek 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 LA1216 over Lewis Creek carry?
About 209 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1216 over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA1216 over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.