US Bridges

LA0516 over Kepler Creek

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 5.50 MI East of LA 154 · Structure no. 040702940505501

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0516 over Kepler Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0516 over Kepler 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 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0516
CrossesKepler Creek
Location5.50 MI East of LA 154
RouteState Highway 516
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44364, -93.0277
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Kepler Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0516 over Kepler 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0516 over Kepler Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is LA0516 over Kepler Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0516 over Kepler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.