US Bridges

Country RD over Garrett Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Miles West of US 167 · Structure no. 052500000050014

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country RD over Garrett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Country RD over Garrett Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 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 920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,012 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry RD
CrossesGarrett Creek
Location1.0 Miles West of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.24478, -92.72764
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2020)
Projected traffic1,012 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Country RD over Garrett Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Country RD over Garrett 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Country RD over Garrett Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Country RD over Garrett Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Country RD over Garrett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.