US Bridges

Jim Albert RD over Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 0.39 Miles E of LA 17 · Structure no. 582132116913901

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Albert RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jim Albert RD over Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2006. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJim Albert RD
CrossesCreek
Location0.39 Miles E of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.19339, -91.6484
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1986)
Projected traffic88 by 2006
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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

About 80 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Jim Albert RD over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Albert RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.