US Bridges

Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek

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Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 Mi. E of LA 16 · Structure no. 623200000000096

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek is a concrete slab carrying Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWhittington Rd.
CrossesGrays Creek
Location0.05 Mi. E of LA 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.41898, -90.91681
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Whittington Rd. over Grays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.