US Bridges

LA1042 over Twelve Mile Creek

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI W of LA 37 · Structure no. 624600000620351

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1042 over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1042 over Twelve Mile Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,316 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,447 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA1042
CrossesTwelve Mile Creek
Location2.5 MI W of LA 37
RouteState Highway 1042
Coordinates30.82542, -90.7115
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2021)
Projected traffic1,447 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 LA1042 over Twelve Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1042 over Twelve Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does LA1042 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA1042 over Twelve Mile Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA1042 over Twelve Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.