LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch
PoorPosted for loadWinn Parish, Louisiana · .44 MI West of US 167 · Structure no. 086408640800441
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA1231-1 over Creosote Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.