US Bridges

Grafton Crossing over Dry Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E of US 167 · Structure no. 055632520923821

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grafton Crossing over Dry Creek is a steel culvert carrying Grafton Crossing over Dry Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGrafton Crossing
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0 MI E of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.86886, -92.63831
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2019)
Projected traffic82 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grafton Crossing over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grafton Crossing over Dry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Grafton Crossing over Dry Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Grafton Crossing over Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Grafton Crossing over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.