Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson Parish, Louisiana · .57 MI East of LA 505 · Structure no. 052508250100571
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Siloam Church RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.