US Bridges

Loflin RD over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 3.59 FR Ode to 248 · Structure no. 582100000700971

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loflin RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Loflin RD over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoflin RD
CrossesCreek
LocationLogmi 3.59 FR Ode to 248
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.13172, -91.82641
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2011)
Projected traffic385 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Loflin RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loflin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Loflin RD over Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Loflin RD over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Loflin RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.