US Bridges

Parish Farm RD over Dry Fork Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI E of US 425 · Structure no. 054232225914601

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parish Farm RD over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Parish Farm RD over Dry Fork Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2021. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesParish Farm RD
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location0.1 MI E of US 425
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.37755, -91.76696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2001)
Projected traffic110 by 2021
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parish Farm RD over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parish Farm 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 Parish Farm RD over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Parish Farm RD over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Parish Farm RD over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.