Hays Cr. RD over Hays Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 Mi. N. of Hwy. 3 · Structure no. 625930584900761
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 528
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hays Cr. RD over Hays Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hays Cr. RD over Hays Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 580 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hays Cr. RD over Hays Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hays Cr. RD over Hays 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Hays Cr. RD over Hays Creek carry?
About 528 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Hays Cr. RD over Hays Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hays Cr. RD over Hays Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.