US Bridges

Scroggs RD over Drainage Creek

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI NW of LA 107 · Structure no. 080531137921121

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scroggs RD over Drainage Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scroggs RD over Drainage Creek in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesScroggs RD
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location2 MI NW of LA 107
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.2285, -92.1861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Scroggs RD over Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scroggs RD over Drainage 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Scroggs RD over Drainage Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Scroggs RD over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Scroggs RD over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.