US Bridges

Forestry Road over Reaugaulie Creek

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · Fort Johnson · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0BRH55

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Forestry Road over Reaugaulie Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Forestry Road over Reaugaulie 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 6 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForestry Road
CrossesReaugaulie Creek
LocationFort Johnson
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.38052, -93.22935
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forestry Road over Reaugaulie Creek built?

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

What condition is Forestry Road over Reaugaulie 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 Forestry Road over Reaugaulie Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Forestry Road over Reaugaulie Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Forestry Road over Reaugaulie Creek?

It is owned by the Army.