US Bridges

Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.3M North of LA 152 · Structure no. 041432476924581

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKimbletown RD
CrossesMulbberry Creek
Location2.3M North of LA 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.79304, -92.76394
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
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2019)
Projected traffic159 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry 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 Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Kimbletown RD over Mulbberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.