US Bridges

LA0127 over Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 3.12 MI NW Caldwell Line · Structure no. 086401270503121

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0127 over 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 305 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0127
CrossesCreek
Location3.12 MI NW Caldwell Line
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates32.01852, -92.3539
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2021)
Projected traffic335 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0127 over 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 Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.