 It was bypassed as a major through route during the 1930s when bridges were constructed on the present US 190 at Krotz Springs and LA 1 at Simmesport.A bridge at Melville never came to fruition, and the ferry served a small number of travelers until its ultimate closure at the end of 2010.La DOTD is currently engaged in a program that aims to transfer about of state-owned roadways to local governments over the next several years.