US Bridges

Tram Road over Lyles Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · VE757727 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK00H36P

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tram Road over Lyles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tram Road over Lyles Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTram Road
CrossesLyles Creek
LocationVE757727
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.38806, -93.25583
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tram Road over Lyles Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tram Road over Lyles 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tram Road over Lyles Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Tram Road over Lyles Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Tram Road over Lyles Creek?

It is owned by the Army.