US Bridges

Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.65 Mi. North of LA 112 · Structure no. 084031057922971

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 580 vehicles a day, projected to reach 638 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery RD
CrossesBurgess Creek
Location2.65 Mi. North of LA 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.09514, -92.4946
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2022)
Projected traffic638 by 2042
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

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 Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery RD over Burgess Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.