US Bridges

US0080 over Curry Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI West of I-20 · Structure no. 053700010905061

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0080 over Curry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0080 over Curry Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,275 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,602 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0080
CrossesCurry Creek
Location.1 MI West of I-20
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5181, -92.3317
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width155 ft (47.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,275 (2021)
Projected traffic3,602 by 2041
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0080 over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0080 over Curry 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0080 over Curry Creek carry?

About 3,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0080 over Curry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.

Who owns US0080 over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.