US Bridges

Spring Valley RD over Lees Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI.WEST.OF.LA.1075 · Structure no. 625930449895361

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Valley RD over Lees Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spring Valley RD over Lees Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 693 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpring Valley RD
CrossesLees Creek
Location1.0 MI.WEST.OF.LA.1075
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.74861, -89.89289
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic693 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Spring Valley RD over Lees Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley RD over Lees Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Spring Valley RD over Lees Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Valley RD over Lees Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.