US Bridges

Greens Creek RD over Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.81M South of LA 772 · Structure no. 583031415920301

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens Creek RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Greens Creek RD over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2004. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreens Creek RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.81M South of LA 772
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.67553, -92.11917
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1984)
Projected traffic110 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens Creek RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greens Creek RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Greens Creek RD over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Greens Creek RD over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Greens Creek RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.