US Bridges

LA0015 over Choudrant Creek

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI North of LA 616 · Structure no. 053701560106691

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,512
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Choudrant Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0015 over Choudrant Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 6,512 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,163 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesChoudrant Creek
Location4.7 MI North of LA 616
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.5799, -92.3079
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed19.3 mi (31 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 LA0015 over Choudrant Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 over Choudrant 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Choudrant Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0015 over Choudrant Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Choudrant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.