US Bridges

Calhoun RD over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · Walker Ferry Road · Structure no. 582132006914101

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Calhoun RD over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2006. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCalhoun RD
CrossesCreek
LocationWalker Ferry Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.00959, -91.68208
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1986)
Projected traffic132 by 2006
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 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 Calhoun RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Calhoun RD over Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Calhoun RD over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.