US Bridges

LA0156 over Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.87 MI East of LA 9 · Structure no. 083500000080591

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
597
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0156 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0156 over Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 597 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesLA0156
CrossesCreek
Location2.87 MI East of LA 9
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates31.97058, -93.00624
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2021)
Projected traffic656 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0156 over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0156 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0156 over Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0156 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns LA0156 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.