US Bridges

Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI South of LA 389 · Structure no. 070630306934091

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesOld River RD
CrossesCaney Creek Relief
Location1.8 MI South of LA 389
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.50961, -93.68097
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic77 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Caney Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.