US Bridges

Bains RD over Barrow Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.73 M NW LA 10&BAINS RD · Structure no. 616330504911991

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bains RD over Barrow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bains RD over Barrow Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBains RD
CrossesBarrow Creek
Location0.73 M NW LA 10&BAINS RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.8394, -91.33156
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Bains RD over Barrow Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bains RD over Barrow 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 Barrow Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bains RD over Barrow Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bains RD over Barrow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.