US Bridges

Fountain Young RD over Curtis Creek

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI W. of LA 1041 · Structure no. 624630410904541

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Young RD over Curtis Creek is a steel culvert carrying Fountain Young RD over Curtis Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2036. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFountain Young RD
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location0.5 MI W. of LA 1041
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68347, -90.75625
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2016)
Projected traffic253 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Fountain Young RD over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Young RD over Curtis 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain Young RD over Curtis Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Fountain Young RD over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain Young RD over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.