US Bridges

E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 0.90 Miles East of US 167 · Structure no. 053100000050259

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2002. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. Kentucky Ave
CrossesColvin Creek
Location0.90 Miles East of US 167
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.55503, -92.62516
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (1982)
Projected traffic412 by 2002
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin 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 E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (1982 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns E. Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.