US Bridges

Gansville Road over Garrett Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Mi. South of LA 4 · Structure no. 052532137924331

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gansville Road over Garrett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gansville Road over Garrett Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 463 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGansville Road
CrossesGarrett Creek
Location0.9 Mi. South of LA 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.22897, -92.72114
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2020)
Projected traffic463 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gansville Road over Garrett Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gansville Road 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 Gansville Road over Garrett Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gansville Road over Garrett Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Gansville Road over Garrett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.