US Bridges

Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe

FairPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N. of HWY LA 439 · Structure no. 625930469895441

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe is a steel culvert carrying Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,384 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBens Ford RD
CrossesAdams Creek Pipe
Location0.5 MI N. of HWY LA 439
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78019, -89.90828
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2020)
Projected traffic1,384 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Bens Ford RD over Adams Creek Pipe?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.