US Bridges

Mary Barron RD over Big Creek

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.07 M N of Dyson Cr. Rd. · Structure no. 082231338922631

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mary Barron RD over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mary Barron RD over Big Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMary Barron RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.07 M N of Dyson Cr. Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.56357, -92.4384
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mary Barron RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mary Barron RD over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mary Barron RD over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mary Barron RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mary Barron RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.