US Bridges

LA0153 over Topy CR

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Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.44 Mi. N. of LA 155 · Structure no. 040700000040441

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,377
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0153 over Topy CR is a concrete slab carrying LA0153 over Topy CR in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0153
CrossesTopy CR
Location2.44 Mi. N. of LA 155
RouteState Highway 153
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.17102, -93.12657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,377 (2021)
Projected traffic1,514 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0153 over Topy CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0153 over Topy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does LA0153 over Topy CR carry?

About 1,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0153 over Topy CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0153 over Topy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.