US Bridges

Hill Road over Little Fork

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. West of US 425 · Structure no. 054200000050297

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Road over Little Fork is a steel culvert carrying Hill Road over Little Fork in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHill Road
CrossesLittle Fork
Location1.6 Mi. West of US 425
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.37787, -91.79919
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2006)
Projected traffic36 by 2026
Trucks—
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 Hill Road over Little Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Road over Little Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hill Road over Little Fork carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hill Road over Little Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Road over Little Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.