US Bridges

LA0145 over Little Choudrant Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of LA 556 · Structure no. 053101570202951

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,458
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0145 over Little Choudrant Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0145 over Little Choudrant Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,458 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,703 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0145
CrossesLittle Choudrant Creek
Location.1 MI North of LA 556
RouteState Highway 145
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52231, -92.5153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,458 (2021)
Projected traffic2,703 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA0145 over Little Choudrant Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0145 over Little Choudrant 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 LA0145 over Little Choudrant Creek carry?

About 2,458 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0145 over Little Choudrant Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0145 over Little Choudrant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.