US Bridges

Hazmuka RD over Dyson Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. South of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031218921581

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazmuka RD over Dyson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hazmuka RD over Dyson 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 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHazmuka RD
CrossesDyson Creek
Location0.8 Mi. South of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.36347, -92.2626
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hazmuka RD over Dyson Creek built?

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

What condition is Hazmuka RD over Dyson 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hazmuka RD over Dyson Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hazmuka RD over Dyson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hazmuka RD over Dyson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.