US Bridges

E Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 0.65 MI E of US 167 · Structure no. 053100000050293

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,527
2011 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 2017, so it is 8 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 4,527 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,979 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Kentucky Ave
CrossesColvin Creek
Location0.65 MI E of US 167
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5548, -92.63014
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,527 (2011)
Projected traffic4,979 by 2031
Trucks15%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,527 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is E Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns E Kentucky Ave over Colvin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.