Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. S. of Hwy. 4 · Structure no. 625930538895561
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 473
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground 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 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground 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 Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground Creek carry?
About 473 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Jarrell Town RD over Muster Ground Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.