Oscar Lum RD over Williamson Creek
FairPosted for loadMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · .6 Mi. N. Int. 383 · Structure no. 053433001915721
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oscar Lum RD over Williamson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oscar Lum RD over Williamson Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 1994. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Oscar Lum RD over Williamson Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Oscar Lum RD over Williamson 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Oscar Lum RD over Williamson Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Oscar Lum RD over Williamson Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Oscar Lum RD over Williamson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.