LA0156 over Creek
PoorPosted for loadNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 9.7 Mi. E of Int LA9 · Structure no. 083500920109711
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0156 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0156 over Creek carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0156 over Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns LA0156 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.