US Bridges

LA0156 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.57 Mi. East of LA 1233 · Structure no. 086400920202491

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0156 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0156 over Hurricane Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0156
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.57 Mi. East of LA 1233
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates31.97927, -92.8604
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic577 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 LA0156 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0156 over Hurricane 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 LA0156 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0156 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0156 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.