LA0157 over Martin Creek
GoodBossier Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 MI West of US 371 · Structure no. 040800000040339
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0157 over Martin Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0157 over Martin Creek in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,457 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0157 over Martin Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0157 over Martin 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0157 over Martin Creek carry?
About 1,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0157 over Martin Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0157 over Martin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.