US Bridges

Wiles RD over Richland Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.3M N of LA 126 · Structure no. 581132049921051

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiles RD over Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wiles RD over Richland 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2004. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWiles RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.3M N of LA 126
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.08175, -92.17562
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1984)
Projected traffic77 by 2004
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 Wiles RD over Richland Creek built?

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

What condition is Wiles RD over Richland 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 Wiles RD over Richland Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Wiles RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wiles RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.