US Bridges

Hooterville RD over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · .2 M West of LA 506 · Structure no. 581131594921551

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1972 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooterville RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hooterville RD over Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 1992. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHooterville RD
CrossesCreek
Location.2 M West of LA 506
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.99283, -92.25783
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1972)
Projected traffic77 by 1992
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hooterville RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooterville 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 Hooterville RD over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1972 count).

How long is Hooterville RD over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hooterville RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.