Dowd RD over Sandy Lick Creek
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E LA 139 · Structure no. 053432443915461
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowd RD over Sandy Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dowd RD over Sandy Lick Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 429 by 1999. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowd RD over Sandy Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowd RD over Sandy Lick 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Dowd RD over Sandy Lick Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Dowd RD over Sandy Lick Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Dowd RD over Sandy Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.