Caples RD over Cheniere Creek
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.72 MI S of LA 546 · Structure no. 053732262921691
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 159
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Caples RD over Cheniere Creek is a concrete slab carrying Caples RD over Cheniere Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 1999. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cheniere Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Caples RD over Cheniere 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Caples RD over Cheniere Creek carry?
About 159 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Caples RD over Cheniere Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Caples RD over Cheniere Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.