US Bridges

Boatner RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · .5 Mi. S. Hwy. 810 · Structure no. 052532125923201

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boatner RD over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Boatner RD over Dry Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoatner RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location.5 Mi. S. Hwy. 810
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.20812, -92.53482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Boatner RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boatner RD over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Boatner RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Boatner RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Boatner RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.