LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · 0.71 Mi. East of US 167 · Structure no. 086408640300711
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 361 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 116 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2041. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek carry?
About 116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA1231-2 over Port De Luce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.