US Bridges

Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake

Fair

Bienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.0M East of LA 507 · Structure no. 040732205930801

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
191 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake is a concrete slab carrying Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPiney Woods RD
CrossesKepler Creek Lake
Location1.0M East of LA 507
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBienville Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.34216, -93.13402
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2020)
Projected traffic209 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Woods RD over Kepler Creek Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.