US Bridges

Scates RD over Deer Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 0.92 MI E of HWY 15 · Structure no. 582132007913831

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scates RD over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Scates RD over Deer 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 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 1999. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesScates RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.92 MI E of HWY 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.01212, -91.63665
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1979)
Projected traffic39 by 1999
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scates RD over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is Scates RD over Deer 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 Scates RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Scates RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Scates RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.