US Bridges

Main ST over Foster Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 M West of HWY 21 · Structure no. 625930580894871

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Foster Creek is a steel culvert carrying Main ST over Foster Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, projected to reach 853 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesFoster Creek
Location0.1 M West of HWY 21
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.96722, -89.81085
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2020)
Projected traffic853 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Foster Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Foster Creek carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Main ST over Foster Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Foster Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.