US Bridges

Bailey RD over Little Clear Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 2.55 Miles West of LA 10 · Structure no. 085830560931501

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
610
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Little Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bailey RD over Little Clear Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 671 by 1996. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBailey RD
CrossesLittle Clear Creek
Location2.55 Miles West of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.93422, -93.2507
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (1976)
Projected traffic671 by 1996
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bailey RD over Little Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD over Little Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over Little Clear Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Bailey RD over Little Clear Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Little Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.