US Bridges

Francis ST over Little Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of US 425 · Structure no. 054232282914551

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1979 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francis ST over Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying Francis ST over Little Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 1999. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFrancis ST
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.2 MI W of US 425
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.47352, -91.76217
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1979)
Projected traffic275 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Francis ST over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Francis ST over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Francis ST over Little Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Francis ST over Little Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Francis ST over Little Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.