US Bridges

Etheridge RD over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.2M SE of LA 506 · Structure no. 581131574920771

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etheridge RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Etheridge RD over Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2014. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEtheridge RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.2M SE of LA 506
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.95741, -92.12842
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic30 (1994)
Projected traffic33 by 2014
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

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 Etheridge RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etheridge RD over 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 Etheridge RD over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Etheridge RD over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Etheridge RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.