LA0037 over Twelve Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · LA0037 · Structure no. 624602540510981
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,730
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0037 over Twelve Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0037 over Twelve Mile Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,903 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0037 over Twelve Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0037 over Twelve Mile 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0037 over Twelve Mile Creek carry?
About 1,730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is LA0037 over Twelve Mile Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0037 over Twelve Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.