US Bridges

LA0151 over Choudrant Creek

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI North of South Int · Structure no. 053703170203281

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0151 over Choudrant Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0151 over Choudrant Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,862 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,148 by 2041. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0151
CrossesChoudrant Creek
Location1.1 MI North of South Int
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates32.54183, -92.3797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 traffic2,862 (2021)
Projected traffic3,148 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA0151 over Choudrant Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0151 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0151 over Choudrant Creek carry?

About 2,862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0151 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 LA0151 over Choudrant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.