US Bridges

CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br)

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 M NE of US 61 · Structure no. 616330582911911

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br) 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 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR-714
CrossesThompson Creek (west Br)
Location1.9 M NE of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.96866, -91.32095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br) built?

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

What condition is CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br) carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br)?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR-714 over Thompson Creek (west Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.