US Bridges

Rufus Bankston RD over Creek

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 NW of 190 Exit on 55 · Structure no. 625330313903101

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,941
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rufus Bankston RD over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rufus Bankston RD over Creek in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,335 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRufus Bankston RD
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 NW of 190 Exit on 55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52238, -90.51663
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,941 (2022)
Projected traffic4,335 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rufus Bankston RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rufus Bankston RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rufus Bankston RD over Creek carry?

About 3,941 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rufus Bankston RD over Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rufus Bankston RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.