US Bridges

Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief

FairPosted for load

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI West of US 165 · Structure no. 070230422924471

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief is a concrete slab carrying Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 152 ft (46.3 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 Relief
Location1.6 MI West of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.70416, -92.74945
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$499,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief 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 August 2023.

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

About 132 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.