US Bridges

Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 M NE of LA 10 · Structure no. 611930535905411

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHepzibah RD
CrossesCollins Creek
Location2.1 M NE of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.8924, -90.90067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating8 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2020)
Projected traffic8 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hepzibah RD over Collins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.