US Bridges

R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.65 Mi. S. of LA 38 · Structure no. 624600000620359

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek is a steel culvert carrying R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesR.O. Stewart
CrossesJoiner Creek
Location0.65 Mi. S. of LA 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.91959, -90.75631
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2005)
Projected traffic146 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns R.O. Stewart over Joiner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.