US Bridges

Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 M. N. of B. Miller Ro · Structure no. 084031191921621

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHooper RD
CrossesHorsepen Creek Relief
Location2.3 M. N. of B. Miller Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.3177, -92.2706
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Hooper RD over Horsepen Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.