Joseph Street over Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 072730145924851
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joseph Street over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joseph Street over Creek in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joseph Street over Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joseph Street over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Joseph Street over Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Joseph Street over Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Joseph Street over Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.