US Bridges

Lincoln Hills DR over Caney Creek

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.31 Mi. E. Int. HWY · Structure no. 053732337915981

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Hills DR over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lincoln Hills DR over Caney Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2036. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Hills DR
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.31 Mi. E. Int. HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.56357, -91.99884
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2016)
Projected traffic165 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Hills DR over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Hills DR over Caney 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 Lincoln Hills DR over Caney Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Lincoln Hills DR over Caney Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Hills DR over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.