US Bridges

Barron Chapel RD over Haines Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.38 M. N. of Philadelphi · Structure no. 084031205921511

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barron Chapel RD over Haines Creek is a steel culvert carrying Barron Chapel RD over Haines Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBarron Chapel RD
CrossesHaines Creek
Location0.38 M. N. of Philadelphi
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.34151, -92.2511
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating70 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 width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic467 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barron Chapel RD over Haines Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barron Chapel RD over Haines 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Barron Chapel RD over Haines Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Barron Chapel RD over Haines Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Barron Chapel RD over Haines Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.