US Bridges

LA0155 over Bucket Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. W of Int LA153 · Structure no. 083500910204751

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0155 over Bucket Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0155 over Bucket Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 564 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesLA0155
CrossesBucket Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W of Int LA153
RouteState Highway 155
Coordinates32.13353, -93.1036
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2021)
Projected traffic564 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 LA0155 over Bucket Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0155 over Bucket 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 LA0155 over Bucket Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0155 over Bucket Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0155 over Bucket Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.