US Bridges

Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M. E. of LA 155 · Structure no. 083532067930741

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch is a concrete slab carrying Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Nelson RD
CrossesMcgee Branch
Location0.2 M. E. of LA 155
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.11188, -93.1253
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic167 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch 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 Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Red Nelson RD over Mcgee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.