US Bridges

Dean Haile RD over Edwards Creek

Good

Union Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 Mi. N. Int. 586 · Structure no. 055632525920891

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dean Haile RD over Edwards Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dean Haile RD over Edwards Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDean Haile RD
CrossesEdwards Creek
Location2.9 Mi. N. Int. 586
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.87254, -92.14801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2019)
Projected traffic228 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dean Haile RD over Edwards Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dean Haile RD over Edwards 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dean Haile RD over Edwards Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dean Haile RD over Edwards Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dean Haile RD over Edwards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.