US Bridges

LA0157 over Bounds Branch

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.42 Mi. N. of LA 160 · Structure no. 040800000040435

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0157 over Bounds Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0157 over Bounds Branch in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0157
CrossesBounds Branch
Location1.42 Mi. N. of LA 160
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates32.83359, -93.62886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2021)
Projected traffic193 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0157 over Bounds Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0157 over Bounds Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0157 over Bounds Branch carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0157 over Bounds Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns LA0157 over Bounds Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.