US Bridges

Dawson RD over Dawson Creek

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. N. JCT LA10 · Structure no. 611930524911071

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawson RD over Dawson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dawson RD over Dawson Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDawson RD
CrossesDawson Creek
Location2.7 Mi. N. JCT LA10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.87529, -91.17911
Functional classRural Local

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic77 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dawson RD over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawson RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dawson RD over Dawson Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dawson RD over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dawson RD over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.