US Bridges

Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank Creek

Poor

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mi. NW Int. 209 · Structure no. 055632570923731

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank Creek is a steel culvert carrying Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 4 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.

It carries about 366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 402 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPilgrim Rest Ch RD
CrossesSteep Bank Creek
Location1.7 Mi. NW Int. 209
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.95074, -92.62262
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2019)
Projected traffic402 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank Creek carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pilgrim Rest Ch RD over Steep Bank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.