US Bridges

Rice RD over Little Fordoche Creek

FairPosted for load

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.45 M. SW of Goldonna Ro · Structure no. 083531571925671

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice RD over Little Fordoche Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rice RD over Little Fordoche 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRice RD
CrossesLittle Fordoche Creek
Location1.45 M. SW of Goldonna Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.95238, -92.9445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2022)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rice RD over Little Fordoche Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice RD over Little Fordoche Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rice RD over Little Fordoche Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rice RD over Little Fordoche Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rice RD over Little Fordoche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.