US Bridges

Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Mi. South of LA 112 · Structure no. 084000000600256

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAhtus Melder RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.0 Mi. South of LA 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.06731, -92.6184
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ahtus Melder RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.