Dru RD over Cole Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of Susie Alston · Structure no. 070630323931721
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dru RD over Cole Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dru RD over Cole Creek in Beauregard 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dru RD over Cole Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dru RD over Cole 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Dru RD over Cole Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Dru RD over Cole Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Dru RD over Cole Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.