US Bridges

Hughart RD over Haw Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.25 M. NW of LA 8 · Structure no. 082231319922631

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughart RD over Haw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hughart RD over Haw Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHughart RD
CrossesHaw Creek
Location1.25 M. NW of LA 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.53171, -92.4398
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic121 by 2042
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 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 Hughart RD over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughart RD over Haw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hughart RD over Haw Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hughart RD over Haw Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hughart RD over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.