US Bridges

Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · .506M N of Sherwood RD · Structure no. 581331520915791

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek is a steel culvert carrying Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 1998. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbia H.Rd
CrossesHaggerty Creek
Location.506M N of Sherwood RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.86667, -91.965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1978)
Projected traffic99 by 1998
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 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 Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Columbia H.Rd over Haggerty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.