Marathon RD over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI S of HWY 160 · Structure no. 046032484932191
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 115 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 203
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marathon RD over Dry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marathon RD over Dry 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 4 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 223 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marathon RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marathon RD over Dry 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 2023.
How much traffic does Marathon RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 203 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Marathon RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Marathon RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.