US Bridges

Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash Creek

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI N of US 80 E · Structure no. 053700000400452

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2024. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMatt Hammonds RD
CrossesHogwash Creek
Location1.8 MI N of US 80 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.55588, -92.27722
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2004)
Projected traffic330 by 2024
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Matt Hammonds RD over Hogwash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.