US Bridges

Jones Connell RD over Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.8M NW of LA 10 JCT 421 · Structure no. 616330520911711

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
103 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Connell RD over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Connell RD over Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJones Connell RD
CrossesCreek
Location3.8M NW of LA 10 JCT 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.8658, -91.28554
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic33 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$357,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Connell RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Connell RD over 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 Jones Connell RD over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jones Connell RD over Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Connell RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.