US Bridges

LA 151 over Currys Creek

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.13 MI N U.S. 80 · Structure no. 053700000000235

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 151 over Currys Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA 151 over Currys Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,082 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesLA 151
CrossesCurrys Creek
Location1.13 MI N U.S. 80
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates32.52542, -92.3639
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,711 (2022)
Projected traffic4,082 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 LA 151 over Currys Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 151 over Currys 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA 151 over Currys Creek carry?

About 3,711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA 151 over Currys Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA 151 over Currys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.