US Bridges

Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib.

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 0.04 Mi. West of US 171 · Structure no. 084331338932861

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib. in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,610 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgia Ave
CrossesSan Jose Creek Trib.
Location0.04 Mi. West of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.5635, -93.4768
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib. carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Ave over San Jose Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.