US Bridges

Park RD over Hickory Branch

FairPosted for load

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of US 171 · Structure no. 070630516931861

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,030
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park RD over Hickory Branch is a concrete slab carrying Park RD over Hickory Branch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,433 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPark RD
CrossesHickory Branch
Location0.2 MI W of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.86132, -93.29139
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,030 (2019)
Projected traffic4,433 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Park RD over Hickory Branch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park RD over Hickory Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Park RD over Hickory Branch carry?

About 4,030 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Park RD over Hickory Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Park RD over Hickory Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.