J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Mi. Sw. of LA 38 · Structure no. 625930559901761
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 415
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick Creek carry?
About 415 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns J. W. Riles Road over Deer Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.