US Bridges

LA0127 over Tanyard Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 6.65 Mi. NW Caldwell Line · Structure no. 086401270506651

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

About this bridge

LA0127 over Tanyard Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0127 over Tanyard 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0127
CrossesTanyard Creek
Location6.65 Mi. NW Caldwell Line
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates32.01879, -92.3884
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0127 over Tanyard Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0127 over Tanyard 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 Tanyard Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0127 over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns LA0127 over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.