US Bridges

Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford Creek

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of Dixie Springs · Structure no. 581331461915681

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1972 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford Creek is a concrete slab carrying Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 1992. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPosey-Webb Camp Hw
CrossesFord Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Dixie Springs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.77409, -91.95065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1972)
Projected traffic110 by 1992
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 Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1972 count).

How long is Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Posey-Webb Camp Hw over Ford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.