US Bridges

King Orchard RD over Lick Creek

Good

Webster Parish, Louisiana · .5 Mi. N. of LA 2 · Structure no. 046000000300906

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Orchard RD over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying King Orchard RD over Lick Creek in Webster 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Orchard RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location.5 Mi. N. of LA 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWebster Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.93645, -93.39339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic183 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 King Orchard RD over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is King Orchard RD over Lick 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does King Orchard RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is King Orchard RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns King Orchard RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.