US Bridges

Carey Smith RD over Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · .75 Miles North of LA 132 · Structure no. 054200000700361

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carey Smith RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carey Smith RD over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2030. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCarey Smith RD
CrossesCreek
Location.75 Miles North of LA 132
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.33047, -91.81866
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic110 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carey Smith RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carey Smith RD over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Carey Smith RD over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Carey Smith RD over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Carey Smith RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.