US Bridges

S. 6th ST over Drain to Garrett Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · .6 Mi. W. Int. 006 · Structure no. 052532143924281

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 6th ST over Drain to Garrett Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. 6th ST over Drain to Garrett Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 6th ST
CrossesDrain to Garrett Creek
Location.6 Mi. W. Int. 006
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.23983, -92.72244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2020)
Projected traffic415 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. 6th ST over Drain to Garrett Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 6th ST over Drain to 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 S. 6th ST over Drain to Garrett Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 6th ST over Drain to Garrett Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S. 6th ST over Drain to Garrett Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.