Topsy Bel RD over Barnes Creek
PoorAllen Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 Mi. S. of US 190 · Structure no. 070230281930551
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 247 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 664
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Topsy Bel RD over Barnes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Topsy Bel RD over Barnes Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 664 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Topsy Bel RD over Barnes Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Topsy Bel RD over Barnes 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 2023.
How much traffic does Topsy Bel RD over Barnes Creek carry?
About 664 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Topsy Bel RD over Barnes Creek?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Topsy Bel RD over Barnes Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.