US Bridges

LA1153 over Creek

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of US 165 · Structure no. 070203710105251

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,822
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1153 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1153 over Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,822 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,004 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA1153
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI W of US 165
RouteState Highway 1153
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.8909, -92.6312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,822 (2021)
Projected traffic2,004 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1153 over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1153 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does LA1153 over Creek carry?

About 1,822 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA1153 over Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA1153 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.