US Bridges

Owens RD over Curry Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI S of US 80 W · Structure no. 053732306922371

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
408
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens RD over Curry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Owens RD over Curry 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 5 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 408 vehicles a day, projected to reach 448 by 1998. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOwens RD
CrossesCurry Creek
Location0.2 MI S of US 80 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.51005, -92.39276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (1978)
Projected traffic448 by 1998
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens RD over Curry Creek built?

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

What condition is Owens RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Owens RD over Curry Creek carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Owens RD over Curry Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Owens RD over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.