US Bridges

LA0143 over Hollman Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 055601550104781

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0143 over Hollman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0143 over Hollman Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,479 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0143
CrossesHollman Creek
Location4.8 MI North of LA 2
RouteState Highway 143
Coordinates32.78473, -92.1372
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,254 (2021)
Projected traffic2,479 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 LA0143 over Hollman Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0143 over Hollman 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0143 over Hollman Creek carry?

About 2,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0143 over Hollman Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns LA0143 over Hollman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.