US Bridges

Hales RD over Hurricane Creek

PoorPosted for load

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 0.54 FR 0DE to · Structure no. 054232206914401

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hales RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hales RD over Hurricane Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 1994. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHales RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
LocationLogmi 0.54 FR 0DE to
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.34477, -91.73191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1974)
Projected traffic253 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hales RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hales RD over Hurricane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Hales RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Hales RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hales RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.