Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge
GoodWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI N. of HWY 438 · Structure no. 625930589894631
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 334
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge is a concrete slab carrying Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 334 vehicles a day, projected to reach 367 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge carry?
About 334 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Columbia RD over Ard Creek Bridge?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.