US Bridges

Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI North of LA 162 · Structure no. 040832457934021

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesButler Hill RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3.9 MI North of LA 162
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.76238, -93.67068
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Hill RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.