US Bridges

LA0157 over Little Crooked Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.83 MI East of US 371 · Structure no. 046000840302831

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,757
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0157 over Little Crooked Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0157 over Little Crooked Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,932 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0157
CrossesLittle Crooked Creek
Location2.83 MI East of US 371
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates32.99794, -93.4234
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic1,757 (2021)
Projected traffic1,932 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 LA0157 over Little Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0157 over Little Crooked 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0157 over Little Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0157 over Little Crooked Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0157 over Little Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.