US Bridges

LA0002-A over Reeder Creek

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Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.83 MI East of LA 807 · Structure no. 041400830803831

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0002-A over Reeder Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0002-A over Reeder Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,329 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0002-A
CrossesReeder Creek
Location2.83 MI East of LA 807
RouteState Highway 2
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.97465, -93.0779
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,329 (2021)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0002-A over Reeder Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0002-A over Reeder 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0002-A over Reeder Creek carry?

About 1,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0002-A over Reeder Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0002-A over Reeder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.