US Bridges

Prescott RD over Hurricane Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Miles West of Mohican · Structure no. 611700000800648

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prescott RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prescott RD over Hurricane Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,089 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrescott RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.1 Miles West of Mohican
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.48744, -91.14551
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2023)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Prescott RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prescott RD over Hurricane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Prescott RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Prescott RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Prescott RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.