US Bridges

US0084 over Curry Creek

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 12.88 Mi.E. Jct. US 167 · Structure no. 086400220312881

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
891
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0084 over Curry Creek is a steel culvert carrying US0084 over Curry Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 891 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS0084
CrossesCurry Creek
Location12.88 Mi.E. Jct. US 167
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.86492, -92.44312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic891 (2021)
Projected traffic980 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0084 over Curry Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0084 over Curry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US0084 over Curry Creek carry?

About 891 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0084 over Curry Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US0084 over Curry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.