Caples RD over Clark Creek
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.33 Miles East of LA 546 · Structure no. 053700000050255
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 69 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 573
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caples RD over Clark Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caples RD over Clark Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 573 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2027. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Caples RD over Clark Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caples RD over Clark Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Caples RD over Clark Creek carry?
About 573 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Caples RD over Clark Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Caples RD over Clark Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.