US Bridges

LA0151 over Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI NE LA 146 · Structure no. 053100890802591

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0151 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0151 over Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,216 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,437 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0151
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI NE LA 146
RouteState Highway 151
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.67033, -92.731
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,216 (2021)
Projected traffic2,437 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0151 over Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0151 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0151 over Creek carry?

About 2,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0151 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0151 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.