US Bridges

Freeland RD over Hammer Creek

GoodPosted for load

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. E. of LA 966 · Structure no. 616300000616310

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeland RD over Hammer Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeland RD over Hammer Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 19 ft wide.

CarriesFreeland RD
CrossesHammer Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. of LA 966
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.78521, -91.25585
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Freeland RD over Hammer Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeland RD over Hammer 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Freeland RD over Hammer Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Freeland RD over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Freeland RD over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.