US Bridges

Sligo RD over Gales Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.2 MI.SW.US61 State · Structure no. 616330582912361

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sligo RD over Gales Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sligo RD over Gales 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 0 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSligo RD
CrossesGales Creek
Location3.2 MI.SW.US61 State
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.97013, -91.39573
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic143 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$337,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sligo RD over Gales Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sligo RD over Gales 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 Sligo RD over Gales Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sligo RD over Gales Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sligo RD over Gales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.