US Bridges

H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.37 MI NW of LA 112 · Structure no. 084000000080014

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir is a concrete slab carrying H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 907 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesH. Strange RD
CrossesIndian Creek Reservoir
Location2.37 MI NW of LA 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.08871, -92.46205
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic907 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns H. Strange RD over Indian Creek Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.