US Bridges

Old Camp RD over Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of Ward Line RD · Structure no. 071000000070209

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Camp RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Camp RD over Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Camp RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 MI E of Ward Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.11812, -93.11073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2020)
Projected traffic29 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Camp RD over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Camp RD over Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old Camp RD over Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Camp RD over Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Camp RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.