US Bridges

Burke RD over Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI E of LA 584 · Structure no. 054232243914031

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burke RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Burke RD over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 506 by 1999. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBurke RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI E of LA 584
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.40572, -91.67376
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (1979)
Projected traffic506 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

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 Burke RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burke 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Burke RD over Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Burke RD over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Burke RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.