Marathon RD over Gray Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI E of HWY 7 · Structure no. 046032468932281
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 609
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marathon RD over Gray Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marathon RD over Gray Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 669 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marathon RD over Gray Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marathon RD over Gray 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 Marathon RD over Gray Creek carry?
About 609 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Marathon RD over Gray Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Marathon RD over Gray Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.