LA0153 over Caesar Creek
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · .99 Mi. N of Int LA9 · Structure no. 083500880100991
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0153 over Caesar Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0153 over Caesar Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0153 over Caesar Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0153 over Caesar 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0153 over Caesar Creek carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0153 over Caesar Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0153 over Caesar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.