US Bridges

Childress RD over Beaucoup Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2.2M E of LA 506 · Structure no. 581100000700195

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childress RD over Beaucoup Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Childress RD over Beaucoup Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChildress RD
CrossesBeaucoup Creek
Location2.2M E of LA 506
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.04387, -92.2453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic110 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Childress RD over Beaucoup Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childress RD over Beaucoup 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Childress RD over Beaucoup Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Childress RD over Beaucoup Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Childress RD over Beaucoup Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.