US Bridges

Marion Simms RD over Longs Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.38 MI NW of LA 34 · Structure no. 053732252921511

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Simms RD over Longs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Marion Simms RD over Longs Creek in Ouachita 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 1999. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion Simms RD
CrossesLongs Creek
Location0.38 MI NW of LA 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42052, -92.25238
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (1979)
Projected traffic287 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 Marion Simms RD over Longs Creek built?

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

What condition is Marion Simms RD over Longs 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Marion Simms RD over Longs Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Marion Simms RD over Longs Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Simms RD over Longs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.