Fdr 556 over Creek
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 0.54 FR 546 T · Structure no. 080604000002447
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1974 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 556 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 556 over Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 556 over Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 556 over Creek 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Fdr 556 over Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Fdr 556 over Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 556 over Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.