US Bridges

Old Athens RD over Flat Lick Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 4.54 M North of LA 518 · Structure no. 041432414930411

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Athens RD over Flat Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Athens RD over Flat Lick Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 418 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Athens RD
CrossesFlat Lick Creek
Location4.54 M North of LA 518
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.68987, -93.06852
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic418 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Athens RD over Flat Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Athens RD over Flat Lick 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 Old Athens RD over Flat Lick Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Athens RD over Flat Lick Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Athens RD over Flat Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.