US Bridges

LA0154 over Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 5.96 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 041400880604961

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0154 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0154 over Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0154
CrossesCreek
Location5.96 MI North of I-20
RouteState Highway 154
Coordinates32.63804, -93.0342
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0154 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0154 over Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0154 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0154 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.