Fdr 145 over Big Creek
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080601000002145
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 145 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 145 over Big Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 145 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 145 over Big 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 Fdr 145 over Big Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 145 over Big Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 145 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.