US Bridges

LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 4.24 MI East of US 84 · Structure no. 086401250104241

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 1,348 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,482 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0124
CrossesPiney Woods Creek
Location4.24 MI East of US 84
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates31.9123, -92.4719
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,348 (2021)
Projected traffic1,482 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek carry?

About 1,348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns LA0124 over Piney Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.