US Bridges

LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI East of LA 34 · Structure no. 086400910710131

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 477 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesFlat Creek Tributary
Location4.7 MI East of LA 34
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.08455, -92.5104
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2021)
Projected traffic524 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary 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 Flat Creek Tributary carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.