US Bridges

Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek

PoorPosted for load

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI SW LA66&LA969 JCT · Structure no. 616330582913141

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
143 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 4 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFarrar Davis RD
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location2.2 MI SW LA66&LA969 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.96629, -91.52503
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic33 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farrar Davis RD over Drainage 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 Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.