US Bridges

LA0191 over Carter-Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI North of LA 476 · Structure no. 084304320123181

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0191 over Carter-Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0191 over Carter-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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,815 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0191
CrossesCarter-Creek
Location.6 MI North of LA 476
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates31.46694, -93.5877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2021)
Projected traffic1,815 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 Carter-Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0191 over Carter-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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0191 over Carter-Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0191 over Carter-Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns LA0191 over Carter-Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.