US Bridges

LA0015 over Hicks Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 5.64 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 053701560105641

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Hicks Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0015 over Hicks Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,512 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,163 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 178 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0015
CrossesHicks Creek
Location5.64 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 15
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.57215, -92.2919
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,512 (2021)
Projected traffic7,163 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Hicks Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 over Hicks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Hicks Creek carry?

About 6,512 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Hicks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Hicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.