US Bridges

Riser RD over Moncrief Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI SE of US 167 · Structure no. 053132292923771

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riser RD over Moncrief Creek is a concrete slab carrying Riser RD over Moncrief Creek in Lincoln 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 594 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRiser RD
CrossesMoncrief Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.48568, -92.6269
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic594 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riser RD over Moncrief Creek built?

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

What condition is Riser RD over Moncrief 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Riser RD over Moncrief Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Riser RD over Moncrief Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Riser RD over Moncrief Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.