US Bridges

Old River RD over Caney Creek

Good

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI S of LA 389 · Structure no. 070600000500716

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Caney Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old River RD over Caney Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld River RD
CrossesCaney Creek
Location1.9 MI S of LA 389
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.50826, -93.68038
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic77 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old River RD over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old River RD over Caney 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old River RD over Caney Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old River RD over Caney Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.