US Bridges

Winnfield RD over Wilders Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 3 Miles NE of Cadeville · Structure no. 053700000400432

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
1997 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winnfield RD over Wilders Creek is a concrete slab carrying Winnfield RD over Wilders Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2017. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWinnfield RD
CrossesWilders Creek
Location3 Miles NE of Cadeville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44966, -92.28507
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (1997)
Projected traffic216 by 2017
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Winnfield RD over Wilders Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winnfield RD over Wilders 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 Winnfield RD over Wilders Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is Winnfield RD over Wilders Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Winnfield RD over Wilders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.