US Bridges

Jim Albert RD over Deer Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.33 MI East of LA 17 · Structure no. 582132116913811

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Albert RD over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jim Albert RD over Deer Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2012. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJim Albert RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.33 MI East of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.19338, -91.63242
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic30 (1992)
Projected traffic33 by 2012
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jim Albert RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Albert 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 Jim Albert RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Jim Albert RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Albert RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.