Scales RD over Balfour Creek
GoodRichland Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI SE of US 425 · Structure no. 054232311914421
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scales RD over Balfour Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scales RD over Balfour Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scales RD over Balfour Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scales RD over Balfour 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Scales RD over Balfour Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Scales RD over Balfour Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Scales RD over Balfour Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.