US Bridges

Everett ST over Kansas City Southern

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · Everett SR / Ruston · Structure no. 053132317923851

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,040
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Everett ST over Kansas City Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Everett 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 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 5,040 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,544 by 2006. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEverett ST
CrossesKansas City Southern
LocationEverett SR / Ruston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52909, -92.64633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,040 (1986)
Projected traffic5,544 by 2006
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$334,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Everett ST over Kansas City Southern built?

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

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

About 5,040 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Everett ST over Kansas City Southern?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Everett ST over Kansas City Southern?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.