US Bridges

LA0126 over Big Creek Relief

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of LA 1234 · Structure no. 086400910609891

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Big Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Big Creek Relief in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesBig Creek Relief
Location.8 MI East of LA 1234
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.09234, -92.68681
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0126 over Big Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over Big Creek Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Big Creek Relief carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Big Creek Relief?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Big Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.