Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · .4 Mi. E. Hwy. 139 · Structure no. 053732328920031
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 1999. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Shanandoah DR over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.