US Bridges

Industrial Parkway over Patrick Creek

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Miles West of Chenier · Structure no. 053700000400014

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,239
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Parkway over Patrick Creek is a steel culvert carrying Industrial Parkway over Patrick Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,239 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,362 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Parkway
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location0.5 Miles West of Chenier
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51183, -92.27691
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,239 (2021)
Projected traffic1,362 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Industrial Parkway over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Parkway over Patrick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Parkway over Patrick Creek carry?

About 1,239 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Industrial Parkway over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Parkway over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.