E. Kentucky Avenue over Colvin Creek
FairPosted for loadLincoln Parish, Louisiana · Cedar Creek Rd/ Ruston · Structure no. 053132334923761
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E. Kentucky Avenue over Colvin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Kentucky Avenue over Colvin Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 357 by 1999. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E. Kentucky Avenue over Colvin Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is E. Kentucky Avenue 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 Avenue over Colvin Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is E. Kentucky Avenue over Colvin Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns E. Kentucky Avenue over Colvin Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.