US Bridges

Barron Chapel RD over Dyson Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.52 Mi. South of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031216921781

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barron Chapel RD over Dyson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Barron Chapel RD over Dyson Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 605 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarron Chapel RD
CrossesDyson Creek
Location0.52 Mi. South of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.35931, -92.2966
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic605 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barron Chapel RD over Dyson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barron Chapel RD over Dyson 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 Dyson Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Barron Chapel RD over Dyson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Barron Chapel RD over Dyson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.