US Bridges

Fdr 145 over Hurricane

PoorClosed to traffic

Grant Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080601000002146

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 145 over Hurricane is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 145 over Hurricane 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 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFdr 145
CrossesHurricane
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 145.1
Coordinates31.65524, -92.50989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (—)
Projected traffic19 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 145 over Hurricane built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 145 over Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 145 over Hurricane carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Fdr 145 over Hurricane?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 145 over Hurricane?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.