US Bridges

Jim Kent RD over Little Creek

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI S of Miller RD · Structure no. 071000000070264

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Kent RD over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jim Kent RD over Little Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJim Kent RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Miller RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.4012, -93.4065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jim Kent RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Kent RD over Little 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Kent RD over Little Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jim Kent RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Kent RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.