US Bridges

Meshell RD over Edmondson Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · Meshell Road · Structure no. 084331321932951

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meshell RD over Edmondson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Meshell RD over Edmondson Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMeshell RD
CrossesEdmondson Creek
LocationMeshell Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.53534, -93.4921
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meshell RD over Edmondson Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meshell RD over Edmondson 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Meshell RD over Edmondson Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meshell RD over Edmondson Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Meshell RD over Edmondson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.