US Bridges

LA0137 over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.58 MI North of LA 877 · Structure no. 054200710102582

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,578
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0137 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0137 over Dry Fork Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,578 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,235 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0137
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2.58 MI North of LA 877
RouteState Highway 137
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.39009, -91.7696
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,578 (2021)
Projected traffic7,235 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0137 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0137 over Dry Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0137 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 6,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is LA0137 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0137 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.