US Bridges

Memorial Church RD over Barnes Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E. of US 171 · Structure no. 070630390931321

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Memorial Church RD over Barnes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Memorial Church RD over Barnes Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMemorial Church RD
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location0.6 MI E. of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.64992, -93.22218
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2020)
Projected traffic368 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Memorial Church RD over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Memorial Church RD over Barnes 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Memorial Church RD over Barnes Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Memorial Church RD over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Memorial Church RD over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.