US Bridges

New Zion RD over Pine Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI Ene of LA 135 · Structure no. 582132059914801

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Zion RD over Pine Creek is a concrete slab carrying New Zion RD over Pine 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNew Zion RD
CrossesPine Creek
Location1.6 MI Ene of LA 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.10036, -91.80415
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 New Zion RD over Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is New Zion RD over Pine 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 New Zion RD over Pine Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is New Zion RD over Pine Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns New Zion RD over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.