US Bridges

Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 3.09 M. S. of Jct. US 165 · Structure no. 082231400922331

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Hardtner Rd.
CrossesLittle Creek
Location3.09 M. S. of Jct. US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.66458, -92.3881
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Hardtner Rd. over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.