US Bridges

US0061 over Alexander Creek

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M E of LA 3057 · Structure no. 616300000610296

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,169
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over Alexander Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Alexander Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 16,169 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,785 by 2041. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0061
CrossesAlexander Creek
Location0.2 M E of LA 3057
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78524, -91.36279
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,169 (2021)
Projected traffic17,785 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0061 over Alexander Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over Alexander 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US0061 over Alexander Creek carry?

About 16,169 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over Alexander Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over Alexander Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.