Fdr 337 over Middle Creek
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · National Forest Road · Structure no. 080603000002309
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 337 over Middle Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 337 over Middle Creek in Natchitoches 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2010. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 337 over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 337 over Middle 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 337 over Middle Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Fdr 337 over Middle Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 337 over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.