US Bridges

Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou

FairPosted for load

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI W of US 425 · Structure no. 582132155914501

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1972 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 1992. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Creek RD
CrossesLooney Canal (pine Bayou
Location.2 MI W of US 425
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.25888, -91.74947
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1972)
Projected traffic275 by 1992
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1972 count).

How long is Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek RD over Looney Canal (pine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.