US Bridges

Charlie Overton RD over Spring Creek

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. South of LA 1042 · Structure no. 624600000620361

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Overton RD over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Charlie Overton RD over Spring 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 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 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCharlie Overton RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.5 Mi. South of LA 1042
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.80227, -90.74557
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2010)
Projected traffic313 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Charlie Overton RD over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is Charlie Overton RD over Spring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Charlie Overton RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Charlie Overton RD over Spring 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 Charlie Overton RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.