US Bridges

LA0146 over Curr Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Miles North of LA 155 · Structure no. 052500000050244

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
882
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0146 over Curr Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0146 over Curr Creek in Jackson 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 882 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesLA0146
CrossesCurr Creek
Location0.1 Miles North of LA 155
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates32.37045, -92.5671
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic882 (2021)
Projected traffic970 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 LA0146 over Curr Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0146 over Curr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0146 over Curr Creek carry?

About 882 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0146 over Curr Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns LA0146 over Curr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.