US Bridges

Bains RD over Unnamed Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E US 61 LA 66 JCT · Structure no. 616330493912231

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
287 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bains RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bains RD over Unnamed Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBains RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.8 MI E US 61 LA 66 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.82621, -91.37528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic88 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bains RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bains RD over Unnamed 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 Bains RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bains RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bains RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.