US Bridges

LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib.

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI East JCT US 167 · Structure no. 086400910702201

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib. in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesKiesche Creek Trib.
Location2.2 MI East JCT US 167
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.08509, -92.6295
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2021)
Projected traffic755 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib. 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib. carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Kiesche Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.