US Bridges

Price RD over Lee Creek

Poor

Union Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI S. Int. 195 · Structure no. 055632573924101

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Price RD over Lee Creek is a steel culvert carrying Price RD over Lee Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice RD
CrossesLee Creek
Location.5 MI S. Int. 195
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.95541, -92.68458
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2019)
Projected traffic35 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Price RD over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price RD over Lee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Price RD over Lee Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Price RD over Lee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Price RD over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.