US Bridges

Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek

Poor

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 3.06 MI East of 1024 · Structure no. 623230314904541

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLod Stafford RD
CrossesColyell Creek
Location3.06 MI East of 1024
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.52278, -90.75578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$214,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lod Stafford RD over Colyell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.