US Bridges

Johnson RD over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI S of LA 562 · Structure no. 582131548914441

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Johnson RD over Creek in Franklin 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJohnson RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.8 MI S of LA 562
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.9126, -91.73678
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic27 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Johnson RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Johnson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson RD over Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Johnson RD over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.