US Bridges

Punkin Center RD over Topy Creek

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Mi. East of LA 153 · Structure no. 040732118930641

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Punkin Center RD over Topy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Punkin Center RD over Topy Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPunkin Center RD
CrossesTopy Creek
Location3.0 Mi. East of LA 153
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.19697, -93.10647
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Punkin Center RD over Topy Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Punkin Center RD over Topy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Punkin Center RD over Topy Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Punkin Center RD over Topy Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Punkin Center RD over Topy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.