US Bridges

Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders Creek

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI SE of LA 546 · Structure no. 053732272921771

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders Creek in Ouachita 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 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2024. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTom Sturdivant RD
CrossesWilders Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of LA 546
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.45133, -92.2954
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2004)
Projected traffic385 by 2024
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders Creek built?

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

What condition is Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders 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 Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Sturdivant RD over Wilders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.