Grover Jones RD over Williams Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBienville Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 Mi. S.E. of U.S. · Structure no. 040732322925961
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grover Jones RD over Williams Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grover Jones RD over Williams Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grover Jones RD over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grover Jones RD over Williams 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Grover Jones RD over Williams Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Grover Jones RD over Williams Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Grover Jones RD over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.