US Bridges

Rodeo RD over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of LA 133 · Structure no. 581132083920231

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
480
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodeo RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rodeo RD over Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 528 by 2000. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRodeo RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 MI W of LA 133
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.13867, -92.03952
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (1980)
Projected traffic528 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rodeo RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodeo 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 Rodeo RD over Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Rodeo RD over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Rodeo RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.