US Bridges

Charles Breaux RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI North of LA 3059 · Structure no. 071030172930681

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Breaux RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Breaux RD over Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles Breaux RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI North of LA 3059
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.28836, -93.115
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2022)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Charles Breaux RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Breaux RD over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Charles Breaux RD over Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Charles Breaux RD over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Breaux RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.