US Bridges

Don Plush RD over Trout Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 070630515932441

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Don Plush RD over Trout Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Don Plush RD over Trout Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDon Plush RD
CrossesTrout Creek
Location1.3 MI N of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.85773, -93.40419
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2019)
Projected traffic396 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Don Plush RD over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Don Plush RD over Trout 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Don Plush RD over Trout Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Don Plush RD over Trout Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Don Plush RD over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.