US Bridges

River RD over North Creek #2

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of Matthew ST · Structure no. 070230495924031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over North Creek #2 is a concrete slab carrying River RD over North Creek #2 in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesNorth Creek #2
Location0.3 MI N of Matthew ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.8242, -92.67197
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2019)
Projected traffic154 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over North Creek #2 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over North Creek #2 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 River RD over North Creek #2 carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is River RD over North Creek #2?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over North Creek #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.