US Bridges

Crawford RD over Shiers Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N of LA 856 · Structure no. 054232220914291

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1979 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford RD over Shiers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crawford RD over Shiers Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford RD
CrossesShiers Creek
Location1.2 MI N of LA 856
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.36566, -91.71455
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1979)
Projected traffic396 by 1999
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford RD over Shiers Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford RD over Shiers 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 Crawford RD over Shiers Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Crawford RD over Shiers Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford RD over Shiers Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.