US Bridges

Lyons Hill over Caney Creek

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 0.15 Mi. S. of US 79 on L · Structure no. 041400000040417

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Hill over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lyons Hill over Caney Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLyons Hill
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.15 Mi. S. of US 79 on L
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.78386, -93.0563
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2019)
Projected traffic137 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Hill over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Hill over Caney 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lyons Hill over Caney Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lyons Hill over Caney Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Hill over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.