US Bridges

LA0191 over Negreet-Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · .05 MI North of LA 476 · Structure no. 084304320122591

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,391
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0191 over Negreet-Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0191 over Negreet-Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,391 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLA0191
CrossesNegreet-Creek
Location.05 MI North of LA 476
RouteState Highway 191
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.4643, -93.5792
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,391 (2021)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0191 over Negreet-Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0191 over Negreet-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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0191 over Negreet-Creek carry?

About 2,391 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0191 over Negreet-Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0191 over Negreet-Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.