US Bridges

LA0155 over Coulee Creek

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of LA 796 · Structure no. 040700900510341

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,222
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0155 over Coulee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0155 over Coulee Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,222 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesLA0155
CrossesCoulee Creek
Location1.2 MI East of LA 796
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates32.3279, -92.8316
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,222 (2021)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 LA0155 over Coulee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0155 over Coulee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0155 over Coulee Creek carry?

About 1,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0155 over Coulee Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0155 over Coulee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.