US Bridges

Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Union Parish, Louisiana · 6.7 Mi. Ene Int. 470 · Structure no. 055632494921211

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
457
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 457 vehicles a day, projected to reach 502 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLinville Fire Twr
CrossesRock Creek
Location6.7 Mi. Ene Int. 470
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.82259, -92.20138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic457 (2019)
Projected traffic502 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek carry?

About 457 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Linville Fire Twr over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.