US Bridges

LA0151 over Cockerel Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI North of North Int · Structure no. 053703170206181

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,862
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0151 over Cockerel Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0151 over Cockerel Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 2,862 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,148 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0151
CrossesCockerel Creek
Location1.1 MI North of North Int
RouteState Highway 151
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.57732, -92.3936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0151 over Cockerel Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0151 over Cockerel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0151 over Cockerel Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0151 over Cockerel Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA0151 over Cockerel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.