Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI West of US 165 · Structure no. 070230424924511
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief 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 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Reeds Bridge RD over Calcasieu River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.