Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch
PoorPosted for loadEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 M W of LA 19 · Structure no. 611930587910731
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch 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 Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson Creek RD over Shady Grove Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.