US Bridges

George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 4.9 MI S & E Int. · Structure no. 053432350915141

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion is a concrete slab carrying George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion in Morehouse 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 1999. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Franklin RD
CrossesBayou Galion
Location4.9 MI S & E Int.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.58215, -91.87121
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1979)
Projected traffic33 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 George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion built?

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

What condition is George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns George Franklin RD over Bayou Galion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.