US Bridges

Delcho RD over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI W of US 425 · Structure no. 054200000050286

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delcho RD over Dry Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying Delcho RD over Dry Fork Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDelcho RD
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.5 MI W of US 425
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.39227, -91.77099
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2010)
Projected traffic113 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Delcho RD over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delcho RD over Dry Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Delcho RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Delcho RD over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Delcho RD over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.