US Bridges

LA0127 over Big Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.87 M. NW Caldwell Line · Structure no. 086401270501871

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Big Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0127
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.87 M. NW Caldwell Line
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates32.00795, -92.3368
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2021)
Projected traffic345 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 LA0127 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0127 over Big Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0127 over Big Creek carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Big Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.