John Crymes RD over Patten Slough
PoorMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East Int. 474 · Structure no. 053432410915091
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Crymes RD over Patten Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Crymes RD over Patten Slough in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 1994. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 John Crymes RD over Patten Slough built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Crymes RD over Patten Slough 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does John Crymes RD over Patten Slough carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is John Crymes RD over Patten Slough?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns John Crymes RD over Patten Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.