LA1232 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinn Parish, Louisiana · 3.12 MI East of LA 501 · Structure no. 086408640603121
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 178
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1232 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1232 over Little Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1232 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1232 over Little 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA1232 over Little Creek carry?
About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1232 over Little Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA1232 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.