US Bridges

LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 0.44 Mile West of LA 499 · Structure no. 086400910711141

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

About this bridge

LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary is a steel 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 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0126
CrossesFlat Creek Tributary
Location0.44 Mile West of LA 499
RouteState Highway 126
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.08459, -92.4939
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on 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 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Flat Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.