US Bridges

Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 6 Mi. Wsw of Winnfield · Structure no. 080604000002433

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 537
CrossesWolf Creek Tributary
Location6 Mi. Wsw of Winnfield
RouteFederal Lands Road 537.1
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.88745, -92.73524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1996)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 537 over Wolf Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.