US Bridges

Risinger RD over Termite Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI Northeast Int 745 · Structure no. 055632566923511

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
62 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Risinger RD over Termite Creek is a steel culvert carrying Risinger RD over Termite Creek in Union 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 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRisinger RD
CrossesTermite Creek
Location1.2 MI Northeast Int 745
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.94441, -92.58698
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Risinger RD over Termite Creek built?

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

What condition is Risinger RD over Termite 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 Risinger RD over Termite Creek carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Risinger RD over Termite Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Risinger RD over Termite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.