US Bridges

Prospect RD over Big Skinner Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 6.28 Mi. South of LA 474 · Structure no. 084331222933111

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect RD over Big Skinner Creek is a concrete slab carrying Prospect RD over Big Skinner Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesProspect RD
CrossesBig Skinner Creek
Location6.28 Mi. South of LA 474
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.37169, -93.5157
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic93 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Prospect RD over Big Skinner Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prospect RD over Big Skinner 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Prospect RD over Big Skinner Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Prospect RD over Big Skinner Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect RD over Big Skinner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.