LA0126 over Mill Creek
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI West of LA 1233 · Structure no. 086400910501191
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Mill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0126 over Mill Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Mill Creek carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.