US Bridges

LA1211 over Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 4.73 Miles West of US 171 · Structure no. 085808580504731

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,663
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1211 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA1211 over Creek in Vernon 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 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 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA1211
CrossesCreek
Location4.73 Miles West of US 171
RouteState Highway 1211
Coordinates31.07066, -93.3239
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2021)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA1211 over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1211 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA1211 over Creek carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA1211 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA1211 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.