US Bridges

Boone ST over Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.46 MI N.W. Jct. US 171 · Structure no. 085831074931651

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boone ST over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Boone ST over Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,080 by 2025. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBoone ST
CrossesCreek
Location0.46 MI N.W. Jct. US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.12403, -93.2757
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2005)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2025
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boone ST over Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boone ST over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Boone ST over Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Boone ST over Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Boone ST over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.