US Bridges

Olive Grove RD over Dry Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Miles South of LA 556 · Structure no. 052500000050264

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Grove RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Olive Grove RD over Dry Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 74 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOlive Grove RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0 Miles South of LA 556
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.44843, -92.45827
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Olive Grove RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Grove RD over Dry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Olive Grove RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Olive Grove RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Grove RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.