US Bridges

LA0154 over Leatherman Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.20 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 041400880602201

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0154 over Leatherman Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0154 over Leatherman Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0154
CrossesLeatherman Creek
Location3.20 MI North of I-20
RouteState Highway 154
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61212, -93.055
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2021)
Projected traffic669 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0154 over Leatherman Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0154 over Leatherman 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0154 over Leatherman Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0154 over Leatherman Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0154 over Leatherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.