LA0156 over Creek
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 Mi. E of Int LA9 · Structure no. 083500920105961
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 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 1926, so it is 99 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 597 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 656 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0156 over Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0156 over 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 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns LA0156 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.