US Bridges

Olive Grove RD over Barnes Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Miles South of LA 556 · Structure no. 052500000050265

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

About this bridge

Olive Grove RD over Barnes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Olive Grove RD over Barnes 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOlive Grove RD
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location0.8 Miles South of LA 556
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.46067, -92.47722
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic66 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 Barnes Creek built?

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

What condition is Olive Grove RD over Barnes 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 Barnes Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Olive Grove RD over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Grove RD over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.