US Bridges

Catahoula Ch RD over Haggerty Creek

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.44 MI SW from LA124 · Structure no. 581331527915481

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catahoula Ch RD over Haggerty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Catahoula Ch RD over Haggerty 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2004. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCatahoula Ch RD
CrossesHaggerty Creek
Location1.44 MI SW from LA124
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.88043, -91.91776
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1984)
Projected traffic77 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Haggerty Creek built?

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

What condition is Catahoula Ch 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 Catahoula Ch RD over Haggerty Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Catahoula Ch RD over Haggerty Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Catahoula Ch RD over Haggerty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.