FH 59 over Steep Creek
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080603000002327
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FH 59 over Steep Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying FH 59 over Steep Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3 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.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FH 59 over Steep Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is FH 59 over Steep 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FH 59 over Steep Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is FH 59 over Steep Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FH 59 over Steep Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.