Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling Creek
GoodSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. South of LA 10 · Structure no. 624630520904911
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1999 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2019. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling 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 Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling Creek?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Otis/Wilie Mathews over Darling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.