LA0153 over Nelson Creek
FairBienville Parish, Louisiana · 6.48 MI North of LA 155 · Structure no. 040700880206481
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,377
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0153 over Nelson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0153 over Nelson Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0153 over Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0153 over Nelson 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0153 over Nelson Creek carry?
About 1,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0153 over Nelson Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0153 over Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.