Pipkin RD over Darling Creek
GoodSt. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI W JCT LA 43 & LA38 · Structure no. 624630565904651
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pipkin RD over Darling Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pipkin RD over Darling 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 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 1994. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 Pipkin RD over Darling Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pipkin RD 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 Pipkin RD over Darling Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Pipkin RD over Darling Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pipkin RD over Darling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.