Big Creek RD over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadFranklin Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 1.50 FR 325 to · Structure no. 582132156914621
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 286 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Creek RD over Big Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Big Creek RD over Big Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 1999. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Creek RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Creek RD over Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Big Creek RD over Big Creek carry?
About 77 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Big Creek RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Big Creek RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.