Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong Creek
PoorGrant Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080601000002153
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong Creek carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 145-A over Dry Prong Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.