US Bridges

Catfish House over Wolf Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 2.94 Mi. NW of LA 499 · Structure no. 086432078923131

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catfish House over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying Catfish House over Wolf Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCatfish House
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2.94 Mi. NW of LA 499
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.12799, -92.5196
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic143 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Catfish House over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catfish House over Wolf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Catfish House over Wolf Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Catfish House over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Catfish House over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.