US Bridges

Oil Center RD over Indian Creek

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Mi. W. of US 79 · Structure no. 041432583931141

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oil Center RD over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oil Center RD over Indian Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOil Center RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.0 Mi. W. of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.97191, -93.19075
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Oil Center RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oil Center RD over Indian 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 Oil Center RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Oil Center RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Center RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.