US Bridges

Commerce ST over Wickliffe Creek

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles West of US 61 O · Structure no. 616300610400311

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
754
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce ST over Wickliffe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Commerce ST over Wickliffe Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 829 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommerce ST
CrossesWickliffe Creek
Location0.6 Miles West of US 61 O
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.77853, -91.37057
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2022)
Projected traffic829 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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 Commerce ST over Wickliffe Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce ST over Wickliffe 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce ST over Wickliffe Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Commerce ST over Wickliffe Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce ST over Wickliffe Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.