Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek
PoorPosted for loadRapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.09 Mi. Ene of LA 1205 · Structure no. 084031205921301
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Philadelphia RD over Haines Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.