US Bridges

Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Miles South of LA 34 · Structure no. 053700000050257

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
58
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear Creek is a steel culvert carrying Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Holton RD
CrossesBranch of Clear Creek
Location1.5 Miles South of LA 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.39611, -92.38965
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (1979)
Projected traffic63 by 1999
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 Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear 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 Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Holton RD over Branch of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.