Spurgeon RD over Jowers Creek
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Miles West of LA 490 · Structure no. 083531277925301
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spurgeon RD over Jowers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Spurgeon RD over Jowers Creek in Natchitoches 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spurgeon RD over Jowers Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spurgeon RD over Jowers 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Spurgeon RD over Jowers Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Spurgeon RD over Jowers Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Spurgeon RD over Jowers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.