US Bridges

Mt. Olive RD over Panther Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Miles West of LA 9 · Structure no. 041400000301280

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Olive RD over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Olive RD over Panther Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Olive RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.2 Miles West of LA 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.87651, -92.84345
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic93 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Olive RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Olive RD over Panther 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Olive RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt. Olive RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Olive RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.