Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird Creek
GoodLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 M North of US 84E · Structure no. 583031426921231
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird Creek is a concrete slab carrying Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird 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 Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Zimmer Creek RD over Thunderbird Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.