Shady Grove RD over Middle Creek
PoorPosted for loadNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.33 Mi. East of LA 117 · Structure no. 083531314931101
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shady Grove RD over Middle Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Shady Grove RD over Middle Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shady Grove RD over Middle Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shady Grove RD 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Shady Grove RD over Middle Creek carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Shady Grove RD over Middle Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Shady Grove RD over Middle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.