US Bridges

Berry RD over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.8M N of LA126 · Structure no. 581132037920731

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Berry RD over Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2008. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBerry RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.8M N of LA126
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.06205, -92.12137
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1988)
Projected traffic55 by 2008
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Berry RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Berry RD over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Berry RD over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Berry RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.