US Bridges

Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.07 M. E. of LA 123 near · Structure no. 082231360922941

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDry Prong Creek RD
CrossesDry Prong Creek
Location1.07 M. E. of LA 123 near
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.60011, -92.4912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
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 Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong 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 Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Prong Creek RD over Dry Prong Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.