US Bridges

LA0516 over Davis Creek

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI East of US 371 · Structure no. 040700000040708

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0516 over Davis Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0516 over Davis Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0516
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1.4 MI East of US 371
RouteState Highway 516
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.39362, -93.25918
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic194 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0516 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0516 over Davis 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0516 over Davis Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA0516 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0516 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.