US Bridges

Island RD over Scott Creek

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West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI W of US 61 · Structure no. 616300000610364

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island RD over Scott Creek is a concrete slab carrying Island RD over Scott Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesIsland RD
CrossesScott Creek
Location3.4 MI W of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.91615, -91.38665
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic93 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Island RD over Scott Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island RD over Scott Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Island RD over Scott Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Island RD over Scott Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Island RD over Scott Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.