US Bridges

Neathery RD over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.5M E of LA 849 · Structure no. 581132002920321

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neathery RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Neathery RD over Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNeathery RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.5M E of LA 849
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.00181, -92.05212
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic55 by 2020
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 Neathery RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neathery 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 Neathery RD over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Neathery RD over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Neathery RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.