US Bridges

Wadd Kent RD over Pretty Creek

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. N. of LA 67 · Structure no. 611900000800741

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wadd Kent RD over Pretty Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wadd Kent RD over Pretty Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesWadd Kent RD
CrossesPretty Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.95356, -90.97908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic13 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wadd Kent RD over Pretty Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wadd Kent RD over Pretty 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wadd Kent RD over Pretty Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wadd Kent RD over Pretty Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wadd Kent RD over Pretty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.