W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. W of 1075 · Structure no. 625930447895341
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 473 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns W. P. Stewart over Lees Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.