US Bridges

Valley ST over Dawson Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI N of LA 427 · Structure no. 611730254910891

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,469
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley ST over Dawson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Valley ST over Dawson Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,115 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesValley ST
CrossesDawson Creek
Location0.2 MI N of LA 427
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.42146, -91.14739
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,469 (2019)
Projected traffic7,115 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Valley ST over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley ST over Dawson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Valley ST over Dawson Creek carry?

About 6,469 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Valley ST over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Valley ST over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.