US Bridges

Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River

FairPosted for load

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Miles West of US 165 · Structure no. 070200000500873

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesReeds Bridge RD
CrossesCalcasieu River
Location1.7 Miles West of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.70467, -92.75135
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.