Marydale RD over Alexander Creek
PoorPosted for loadWest Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · .5 Mi. E of US61 · Structure no. 616330500912261
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marydale RD over Alexander Creek is a concrete slab carrying Marydale RD over Alexander Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marydale RD over Alexander Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marydale RD over Alexander Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Marydale RD over Alexander Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Marydale RD over Alexander Creek?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Marydale RD over Alexander Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.