Fdr 542 over Couley Creek
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 1.30 FR 594 to · Structure no. 080604000002435
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1975 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 542 over Couley Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 542 over Couley Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 542 over Couley Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 542 over Couley 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 542 over Couley Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1975 count).
How long is Fdr 542 over Couley Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 542 over Couley Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.