LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · .74 MI West of LA 34 · Structure no. 086408641300741
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA1229 over Redland Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.