US Bridges

Range Road over Clear Lake

FairPosted for load

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI E of Lindberg RD · Structure no. AFLAAWUB07157

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road over Clear Lake is a concrete slab carrying Range Road over Clear Lake in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road
CrossesClear Lake
Location1.8 MI E of Lindberg RD
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.5131, -93.6188
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2036
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

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road over Clear Lake built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road over Clear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road over Clear Lake carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Range Road over Clear Lake?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road over Clear Lake?

It is owned by the Air Force.