US Bridges

Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.95 Mi. SW of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031148924631

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIan Johnson RD
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location0.95 Mi. SW of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.24638, -92.7717
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ian Johnson RD over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.