US Bridges

Riser RD over Colon Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 5.3 M Sse Intr 344 · Structure no. 052532246923621

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riser RD over Colon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riser RD over Colon Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 522 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiser RD
CrossesColon Creek
Location5.3 M Sse Intr 344
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.4117, -92.60368
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic522 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

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 Riser RD over Colon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riser RD over Colon 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 Riser RD over Colon Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Riser RD over Colon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Riser RD over Colon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.