Spring Creek RD over Wafer Creek
FairPosted for loadLincoln Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI SW US 63 · Structure no. 053132356924281
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 127
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Creek RD over Wafer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spring Creek RD over Wafer Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 1999. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Creek RD over Wafer Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Creek RD over Wafer 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 Spring Creek RD over Wafer Creek carry?
About 127 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Spring Creek RD over Wafer Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Creek RD over Wafer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.