US Bridges

Bailey RD over Bundick Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 2.44 Miles East of US 171 · Structure no. 085830565931211

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
230 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Bundick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bailey RD over Bundick 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 1996. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBailey RD
CrossesBundick Creek
Location2.44 Miles East of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.94153, -93.2024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1976)
Projected traffic165 by 1996
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bundick Creek built?

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

What condition is Bailey RD over Bundick 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 Bundick Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Bailey RD over Bundick Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Bundick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.