US Bridges

Hawks RD over Flat Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.2M West of US 171 · Structure no. 085830565931831

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
490
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawks RD over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hawks RD over Flat Creek in Vernon 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 539 by 2012. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHawks RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.2M West of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.94146, -93.3053
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (1992)
Projected traffic539 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hawks RD over Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is Hawks RD over Flat 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hawks RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Hawks RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Hawks RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.