US Bridges

Rocks Creek RD over Rocks Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. West of LA 487 · Structure no. 083500000600095

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocks Creek RD over Rocks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rocks Creek RD over Rocks Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRocks Creek RD
CrossesRocks Creek
Location0.7 Mi. West of LA 487
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.80893, -93.3933
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocks Creek RD over Rocks Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocks Creek RD over Rocks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rocks Creek RD over Rocks Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rocks Creek RD over Rocks Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rocks Creek RD over Rocks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.