US Bridges

Dollar RD over Pushepatapa Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI North of LA 436 · Structure no. 625900000109029

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
552 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dollar RD over Pushepatapa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dollar RD over Pushepatapa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2040. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDollar RD
CrossesPushepatapa Creek
Location0.5 MI North of LA 436
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.89209, -89.84676
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2020)
Projected traffic745 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dollar RD over Pushepatapa Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dollar RD over Pushepatapa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dollar RD over Pushepatapa Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dollar RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dollar RD over Pushepatapa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.