US Bridges

Babineaux Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E of Panchovillerd · Structure no. 072730214923841

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babineaux Road over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Babineaux Road over Creek in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBabineaux Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.6 MI E of Panchovillerd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.35764, -92.6405
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic33 by 2039
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 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 Babineaux Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babineaux Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Babineaux Road over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Babineaux Road over Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Babineaux Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.