Fdr 102 over Shady Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGrant Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080601000002106
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 1979 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 102 over Shady Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 102 over Shady Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 102 over Shady Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 102 over Shady Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 102 over Shady Creek carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Fdr 102 over Shady Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 102 over Shady Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.