US Bridges

LA0164 over Boone Creek

Fair

Webster Parish, Louisiana · 2.13 M East of HWY 163 · Structure no. 046001220302131

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,472
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0164 over Boone Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0164 over Boone Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 3,472 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0164
CrossesBoone Creek
Location2.13 M East of HWY 163
RouteState Highway 164
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53923, -93.3738
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,472 (2021)
Projected traffic3,819 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 LA0164 over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0164 over Boone 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0164 over Boone Creek carry?

About 3,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0164 over Boone Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0164 over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.