LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · 2.79 MI North of LA 155 · Structure no. 040700880202791
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,377
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief carry?
About 1,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0153 over Topy Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.