US Bridges

Big Creek RD over Big Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 00.50 MI E of LA 563 · Structure no. 053100000050032

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Creek RD over Big Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Big Creek RD over Big 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Creek RD
CrossesBig Creek
Location00.50 MI E of LA 563
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.65303, -92.72005
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2005)
Projected traffic275 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Creek RD over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is Big Creek RD over Big 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Big Creek RD over Big Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Big Creek RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Big Creek RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.