LA0147 over Choctaw Creek
GoodBienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI North of LA 155 · Structure no. 040700430204991
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,988
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0147 over Choctaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0147 over Choctaw Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 1,988 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0147 over Choctaw Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0147 over Choctaw Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0147 over Choctaw Creek carry?
About 1,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0147 over Choctaw Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0147 over Choctaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.