US Bridges

M. Thomas RD over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 3 Miles East of LA 1072 · Structure no. 625900000109018

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M. Thomas RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying M. Thomas RD over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesM. Thomas RD
CrossesCreek
Location3 Miles East of LA 1072
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.79926, -90.01814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic236 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 M. Thomas RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M. Thomas RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does M. Thomas RD over Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is M. Thomas RD over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns M. Thomas RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.