US Bridges

Beechgrove RD over Drainage Creek

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI N. of Clinton · Structure no. 611930547910011

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beechgrove RD over Drainage Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beechgrove RD over Drainage Creek in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeechgrove RD
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location3.4 MI N. of Clinton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.91163, -91.00021
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
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 Beechgrove RD over Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beechgrove RD over Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beechgrove RD over Drainage Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Beechgrove RD over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beechgrove RD over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.