Haynes Settlement over Dowden Creek
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 713 688 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK00H40P
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Haynes Settlement over Dowden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Haynes Settlement over Dowden Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haynes Settlement over Dowden Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haynes Settlement over Dowden 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Haynes Settlement over Dowden Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Haynes Settlement over Dowden Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Haynes Settlement over Dowden Creek?
It is owned by the Army.