US Bridges

Monroe Cr. RD over Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 Miles West of LA 21 · Structure no. 625900000109083

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Cr. RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Monroe Cr. 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 541 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesMonroe Cr. RD
CrossesCreek
Location4.7 Miles West of LA 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.93916, -89.88624
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2020)
Projected traffic541 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Monroe Cr. RD over Creek built?

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

What condition is Monroe Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Monroe Cr. RD over Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Monroe Cr. RD over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Cr. RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.