US Bridges

US0425 over Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI N Richland Par LN · Structure no. 053400710301001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,954
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0425 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying US0425 over Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 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 1,954 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,149 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0425
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 MI N Richland Par LN
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.57446, -91.7622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,954 (2021)
Projected traffic2,149 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0425 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0425 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0425 over Creek carry?

About 1,954 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0425 over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US0425 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.