US Bridges

Adams Cemetery RD over Banister Creek

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.5M W of LA 506 · Structure no. 581131599921591

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Cemetery RD over Banister Creek is a steel culvert carrying Adams Cemetery RD over Banister Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2008. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams Cemetery RD
CrossesBanister Creek
Location0.5M W of LA 506
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.99856, -92.26548
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1988)
Projected traffic99 by 2008
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 Adams Cemetery RD over Banister Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Cemetery RD over Banister 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Cemetery RD over Banister Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Adams Cemetery RD over Banister Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Cemetery RD over Banister Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.