US Bridges

Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.85 MI SW of LA 4 · Structure no. 052532142924301

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett Creek is a steel culvert carrying Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,595 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGansville RD
CrossesDrain to Garrett Creek
Location0.85 MI SW of LA 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.236, -92.71861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2016)
Projected traffic1,595 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett 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 Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Gansville RD over Drain to Garrett Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.