US Bridges

LA0113 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.22 M S of JCT LA 10 · Structure no. 085801390503991

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
520 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0113 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0113 over Six Mile Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 709 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2041. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0113
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.22 M S of JCT LA 10
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates30.9235, -92.945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic709 (2021)
Projected traffic779 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0113 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0113 over Six 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0113 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0113 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0113 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.