US Bridges

Tram Road over Stagestand Creek

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · Peason Ridge Train. Area · Structure no. DAPFORPOK00H38P

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
126 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tram Road over Stagestand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tram Road over Stagestand Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesTram Road
CrossesStagestand Creek
LocationPeason Ridge Train. Area
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.36988, -93.2316
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tram Road over Stagestand Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tram Road over Stagestand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Tram Road over Stagestand Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Tram Road over Stagestand Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Tram Road over Stagestand Creek?

It is owned by the Army.