US Bridges

Cemetery Rd. over Creek

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W of US 167 · Structure no. 032030533922551

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
402
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cemetery Rd. over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cemetery Rd. over Creek in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCemetery Rd.
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI W of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.88726, -92.42307
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2020)
Projected traffic442 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cemetery Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cemetery Rd. over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cemetery Rd. over Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cemetery Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cemetery Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.