US Bridges

1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI West of US 171 · Structure no. 070630314931531

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying 1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 302 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries1st Pent Church RD
CrossesWild Cow Creek
Location2.4 MI West of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52401, -93.27241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2020)
Projected traffic302 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is 1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Pent Church RD over Wild Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.