Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis Creek
GoodUnion Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 N LA 552 · Structure no. 055600000400563
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 211 by 2039. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis Creek carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ruggs Bluff RD over Francis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.