Burson RD over Parmers Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI NE of HWY 7 · Structure no. 046032303931691
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 107 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 363
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burson RD over Parmers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burson RD over Parmers Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burson RD over Parmers Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burson RD over Parmers 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Burson RD over Parmers Creek carry?
About 363 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Burson RD over Parmers Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Burson RD over Parmers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.