US Bridges

Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · Peason Ridge Train Area · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0BRH59

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR is a steel arch - deck carrying Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR 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 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpears Village RD
CrossesDrainage Stagestand CR
LocationPeason Ridge Train Area
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.36657, -93.22788
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR built?

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

What condition is Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR carry?

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

How long is Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Spears Village RD over Drainage Stagestand CR?

It is owned by the Army.