US Bridges

Parsonage Rd. over Chandler Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 4.88 M. NE of JCT US 167 · Structure no. 082231301923241

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsonage Rd. over Chandler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parsonage Rd. over Chandler Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesParsonage Rd.
CrossesChandler Creek
Location4.88 M. NE of JCT US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.50124, -92.5413
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Parsonage Rd. over Chandler Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsonage Rd. over Chandler 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 Parsonage Rd. over Chandler Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Parsonage Rd. over Chandler Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Parsonage Rd. over Chandler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.