US Bridges

Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek

PoorPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · .2 W of JCT US 190&LA1024 · Structure no. 623230300908461

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesWes Arledge RD
CrossesHornsby Creek
Location.2 W of JCT US 190&LA1024
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.50145, -90.80993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2022)
Projected traffic6 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wes Arledge RD over Hornsby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.