US Bridges

Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek

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Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.10 M W of LA 117 · Structure no. 083500000083508

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek is a concrete slab carrying Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRobeline-Prov. Rd.
CrossesCoal Kiln Creek
Location3.10 M W of LA 117
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.64863, -93.24966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic88 by 2038
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 Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Robeline-Prov. Rd. over Coal Kiln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.