US Bridges

Wiles RD over Richland Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.6M N of LA126 · Structure no. 581132050921071

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1994 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 1996, so it is 29 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 2014. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWiles RD
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.6M N of LA126
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.08397, -92.17767
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1994)
Projected traffic77 by 2014
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 1996, making it 29 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 (1994 count).

How long is Wiles RD over Richland Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wiles RD over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.