US Bridges

Alabama Landing RD over Edwards Creek

Good

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI SW of LA 827 · Structure no. 055632525920911

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
335
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alabama Landing RD over Edwards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alabama Landing RD over Edwards Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAlabama Landing RD
CrossesEdwards Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of LA 827
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.87454, -92.15247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2019)
Projected traffic368 by 2039
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 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 Alabama Landing RD over Edwards Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alabama Landing RD over Edwards 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Alabama Landing RD over Edwards Creek carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Alabama Landing RD over Edwards Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Alabama Landing RD over Edwards Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.