US Bridges

LA0156 over Big Kiesche

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 4.75 MI East of LA 501 · Structure no. 086400920304781

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,582
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0156 over Big Kiesche is a concrete slab carrying LA0156 over Big Kiesche 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 1,582 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0156
CrossesBig Kiesche
Location4.75 MI East of LA 501
RouteState Highway 156
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.95438, -92.6934
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,582 (2021)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 LA0156 over Big Kiesche built?

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

What condition is LA0156 over Big Kiesche 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 Big Kiesche carry?

About 1,582 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0156 over Big Kiesche?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns LA0156 over Big Kiesche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.