US Bridges

Kiroli RD over South Tupawek Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. North of LA 616 · Structure no. 053700000400486

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiroli RD over South Tupawek Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kiroli RD over South Tupawek Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,620 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKiroli RD
CrossesSouth Tupawek Creek
Location0.3 Mi. North of LA 616
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53382, -92.16298
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2010)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kiroli RD over South Tupawek Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiroli RD over South Tupawek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kiroli RD over South Tupawek Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Kiroli RD over South Tupawek Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kiroli RD over South Tupawek Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.