US Bridges

Tisdale RD over Hurricane Creek

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.82 MI SW of LA 548 · Structure no. 053732181921861

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
372
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tisdale RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tisdale RD over Hurricane 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 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 372 vehicles a day, projected to reach 409 by 1999. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTisdale RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.82 MI SW of LA 548
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.3022, -92.31122
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (1979)
Projected traffic409 by 1999
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 Tisdale RD over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is Tisdale RD over Hurricane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tisdale RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Tisdale RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Tisdale RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.