US Bridges

Richwood RD #2 over Lti Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles West of US 165 · Structure no. 053700000050254

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,111
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richwood RD #2 over Lti Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richwood RD #2 over Lti Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,422 by 2028. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRichwood RD #2
CrossesLti Creek
Location0.5 Miles West of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43755, -92.09704
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,111 (2008)
Projected traffic3,422 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richwood RD #2 over Lti Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richwood RD #2 over Lti 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Richwood RD #2 over Lti Creek carry?

About 3,111 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Richwood RD #2 over Lti Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Richwood RD #2 over Lti Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.