US Bridges

LA0127 over Wheless Branch

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 5.85 Mi. NW Caldwell Line · Structure no. 086401270505851

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0127 over Wheless Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0127 over Wheless Branch 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 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0127
CrossesWheless Branch
Location5.85 Mi. NW Caldwell Line
RouteState Highway 127
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.00915, -92.383
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic201 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 LA0127 over Wheless Branch built?

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

What condition is LA0127 over Wheless Branch 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 LA0127 over Wheless Branch carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0127 over Wheless Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Wheless Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.