US Bridges

LA0516 over Hope Creek

Poor

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI East of US 371 · Structure no. 040700000040709

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

About this bridge

LA0516 over Hope Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0516 over Hope 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 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 177 vehicles a day, projected to reach 194 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0516
CrossesHope Creek
Location3.2 MI East of US 371
RouteState Highway 516
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40956, -93.2397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 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 Hope Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0516 over Hope Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0516 over Hope Creek carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA0516 over Hope Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0516 over Hope Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.