Balltown Road over Creek
FairPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M E of LA 21 · Structure no. 625908590201241
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,692
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balltown Road over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balltown Road over Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,692 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,861 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balltown Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balltown Road over 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 Balltown Road over Creek carry?
About 1,692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Balltown Road over Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Balltown Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.