US Bridges

George Jenkins RD over Barrys Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI.N.OF.LA.16 · Structure no. 625930416895911

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Jenkins RD over Barrys Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Jenkins RD over Barrys Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 335 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorge Jenkins RD
CrossesBarrys Creek
Location1.0 MI.N.OF.LA.16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.69447, -89.98858
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 10
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2020)
Projected traffic335 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$409,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was George Jenkins RD over Barrys Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Jenkins RD over Barrys 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does George Jenkins RD over Barrys Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is George Jenkins RD over Barrys Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns George Jenkins RD over Barrys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.