US Bridges

Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua Creek

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI W of US 167 · Structure no. 053100000050020

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson Ave
CrossesChatauqua Creek
Location0.5 MI W of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.56944, -92.65243
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2016)
Projected traffic2,035 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Ave over Chatauqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.