US Bridges

7 Runs Road over White Oak Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M N of Chester RD · Structure no. 581132101921661

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

7 Runs Road over White Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 7 Runs Road over White Oak Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2020. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries7 Runs Road
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.5 M N of Chester RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.17024, -92.27697
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2000)
Projected traffic55 by 2020
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 7 Runs Road over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7 Runs Road over White Oak 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 7 Runs Road over White Oak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is 7 Runs Road over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 7 Runs Road over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.