US Bridges

Comeaux RD over Creek

Poor

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 3.41 FR 487 to · Structure no. 054232266915371

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comeaux RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comeaux RD over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 1994. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesComeaux RD
CrossesCreek
LocationLogmi 3.41 FR 487 to
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.44355, -91.89732
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1974)
Projected traffic33 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Comeaux RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Comeaux RD over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Comeaux RD over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Comeaux RD over Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Comeaux RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.