US Bridges

Georgia Ave over Bundick Creek

FairPosted for load

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · VE799316 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H02

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
336
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Georgia Ave over Bundick Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Georgia Ave over Bundick Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGeorgia Ave
CrossesBundick Creek
LocationVE799316
Coordinates31.01804, -93.21038
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgia Ave over Bundick Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgia Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Georgia Ave over Bundick Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Georgia Ave over Bundick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Ave over Bundick Creek?

It is owned by the Army.