US Bridges

Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M East of LA 1075 · Structure no. 625930433895201

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
304 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 572 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Cr. Church RD
CrossesLees Creek
Location0.4 M East of LA 1075
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.72131, -89.86589
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2020)
Projected traffic572 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Cr. Church RD over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.