US Bridges

Buddy Taylor over Iatt Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M. S. of End LA 1228 · Structure no. 086431455924171

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buddy Taylor over Iatt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Buddy Taylor over Iatt Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBuddy Taylor
CrossesIatt Creek
Location1.2 M. S. of End LA 1228
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.75418, -92.6938
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buddy Taylor over Iatt Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buddy Taylor over Iatt 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Buddy Taylor over Iatt Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buddy Taylor over Iatt Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buddy Taylor over Iatt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.