US Bridges

Bailey RD over Bone Creek

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 053332248911021

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Bone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bailey RD over Bone Creek in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 247 by 1999. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey RD
CrossesBone Creek
Location0.8 MI N of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41688, -91.16982
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1979)
Projected traffic247 by 1999
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bailey RD over Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD over Bone 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over Bone Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Bailey RD over Bone Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.