US Bridges

Grimshaw ST over Little Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Miles West of US 425 · Structure no. 054200000050202

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimshaw ST over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grimshaw ST over Little Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrimshaw ST
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.5 Miles West of US 425
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.45965, -91.77403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2011)
Projected traffic275 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grimshaw ST over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimshaw ST over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Grimshaw ST over Little Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Grimshaw ST over Little Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Grimshaw ST over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.