US Bridges

ST Helena Chrch RD over Creek

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2 Miles East of La. 1044 · Structure no. 624600000106008

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Helena Chrch RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying ST Helena Chrch RD over Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesST Helena Chrch RD
CrossesCreek
Location2 Miles East of La. 1044
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.96112, -90.77391
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 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 width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic55 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 ST Helena Chrch RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Helena Chrch RD over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST Helena Chrch RD over Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is ST Helena Chrch RD over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns ST Helena Chrch RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.