US Bridges

Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer Creek

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. of La. 9 · Structure no. 080608000002810

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1975 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 902BRIDGE
CrossesGreer Creek
Location1.0 Mi. of La. 9
RouteFederal Lands Road 902.1
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.93455, -92.75186
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1975)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 902BRIDGE over Greer Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.