US Bridges

LA0127 over Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 9.78 Mi. NW Caldwell Line · Structure no. 086400000080565

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0127 over Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0127
CrossesCreek
Location9.78 Mi. NW Caldwell Line
RouteState Highway 127
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.04229, -92.4307
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic201 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 LA0127 over Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0127 over Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.