US Bridges

Countrywood RD over Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 0.12 FR 293 to 294 · Structure no. 581132102921501

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countrywood RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Countrywood RD over Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCountrywood RD
CrossesCreek
LocationLog MI 0.12 FR 293 to 294
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.17, -92.0833
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic77 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Countrywood RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countrywood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Countrywood RD over Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Countrywood RD over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Countrywood RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.