Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen Creek
FairUnion Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M N.E. of Int 459 · Structure no. 055632456921831
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen Creek carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Creek RD over Horse Pen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.