US Bridges

Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter Creek

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · .425M N of Colum Har RD · Structure no. 581331511915561

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2007. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCatahoula Ch RD
CrossesHooter Creek
Location.425M N of Colum Har RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.85461, -91.92738
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic50 (1987)
Projected traffic55 by 2007
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Catahoula Ch RD over Hooter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.