Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief
GoodAllen Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 070200000070049
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief is a concrete slab carrying Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief 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 2023.
How much traffic does Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Reeds Bridge Road over Calcasieu River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.