US Bridges

Grays Creek RD over Grays Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 5.52 M. N. of Jct. US 167 · Structure no. 082231299923231

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grays Creek RD over Grays Creek is a concrete slab carrying Grays Creek RD over Grays Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrays Creek RD
CrossesGrays Creek
Location5.52 M. N. of Jct. US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.49923, -92.5385
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grays Creek RD over Grays Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grays Creek RD over Grays 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Grays Creek RD over Grays Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grays Creek RD over Grays Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grays Creek RD over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.