LA0126 over Little Kiesche Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinn Parish, Louisiana · 2.62 Mi. East of US 167 · Structure no. 086400910702621
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Little Kiesche Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0126 over Little Kiesche Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 687 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Little Kiesche Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Little Kiesche 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 Little Kiesche Creek carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Little Kiesche Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Little Kiesche Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.