Central ST over Hurricane Creek
PoorPosted for loadCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI S of US 165 · Structure no. 581132033920591
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 1972 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central ST over Hurricane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central ST over Hurricane Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central ST over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central ST over Hurricane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Central ST over Hurricane Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is Central ST over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Central ST over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.