US Bridges

LA0153 over Antoine Creek

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 9.82 Mi. N of Int LA9 · Structure no. 083500880109821

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
115 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0153 over Antoine Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0153 over Antoine 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 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0153
CrossesAntoine Creek
Location9.82 Mi. N of Int LA9
RouteState Highway 153
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.0977, -93.1027
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2021)
Projected traffic669 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 LA0153 over Antoine Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0153 over Antoine 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 Antoine Creek carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0153 over Antoine Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0153 over Antoine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.