US Bridges

Springridge RD over Sugar Creek

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Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI S of Columbia-H RD · Structure no. 581331508915691

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springridge RD over Sugar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Springridge RD over Sugar Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2004. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringridge RD
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Columbia-H RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.84638, -91.94839
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1984)
Projected traffic44 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Springridge RD over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springridge RD over Sugar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Springridge RD over Sugar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Springridge RD over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Springridge RD over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.