US Bridges

Harvey RD over Hays Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 2.05 Mi. N of Hwg. 430 · Structure no. 625930540901011

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
688
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey RD over Hays Creek is a concrete slab carrying Harvey RD over Hays Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 44 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 688 vehicles a day, projected to reach 756 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey RD
CrossesHays Creek
Location2.05 Mi. N of Hwg. 430
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.90004, -90.16971
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic688 (2020)
Projected traffic756 by 2040
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 Harvey RD over Hays Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Harvey RD over Hays 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harvey RD over Hays Creek carry?

About 688 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harvey RD over Hays Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey RD over Hays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.