505 Road over Odom Creek
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · Ve 812 723 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK00H50P
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
505 Road over Odom Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying 505 Road over Odom Creek 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 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 99% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 105 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 505 Road over Odom Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is 505 Road over Odom 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 505 Road over Odom Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 99% are trucks.
How long is 505 Road over Odom Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns 505 Road over Odom Creek?
It is owned by the Army.