US Bridges

Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch Creek

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.5M W of LA 846 · Structure no. 581132103921011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch 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 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2014. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRichmond Comm RD
CrossesWinn Branch Creek
Location0.5M W of LA 846
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.17176, -92.16782
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1994)
Projected traffic121 by 2014
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 Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch 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 Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Comm RD over Winn Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.