US Bridges

Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI SE Georgia Ave · Structure no. 053132317923751

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern is a steel culvert carrying Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 1999. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarmerville ST
CrossesKansas City Southern
Location1 MI SE Georgia Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.528, -92.63102
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1979)
Projected traffic770 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern 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 Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Farmerville ST over Kansas City Southern?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.