US Bridges

US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · US 61 West Feliciana · Structure no. 616300190400001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
860 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,531
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,531 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2041. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0061
CrossesThompson Creek Bridge
LocationUS 61 West Feliciana
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates30.74732, -91.28386
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length860 ft (262.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,531 (2021)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge carry?

About 2,531 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge?

The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0061 over Thompson Creek Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.