Fdr 525 over Antoine Creek
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · National Forest Road · Structure no. 080604000002421
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 525 over Antoine Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 525 over Antoine Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 525 over Antoine Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 525 over Antoine 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Fdr 525 over Antoine Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Fdr 525 over Antoine Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 525 over Antoine Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.