US Bridges

Magehee RD over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile North of LA 439 · Structure no. 625900000109042

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magehee RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Magehee RD over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 293 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMagehee RD
CrossesCreek
Location1 Mile North of LA 439
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.77884, -89.89737
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2020)
Projected traffic293 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Magehee RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magehee 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Magehee RD over Creek carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Magehee RD over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Magehee RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.