US Bridges

LA0143 over Haile Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 0.22 MI N of Haile Loop · Structure no. 055601550200221

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0143 over Haile Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0143 over Haile Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,254 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,479 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0143
CrossesHaile Creek
Location0.22 MI N of Haile Loop
RouteState Highway 143
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.83312, -92.1479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0143 over Haile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0143 over Haile 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 Haile Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0143 over Haile Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0143 over Haile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.