Valentine Lake RD over Valentine Creek
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.55 Mi. East of LA 121 · Structure no. 084000000600292
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valentine Lake RD over Valentine Creek is a concrete slab carrying Valentine Lake RD over Valentine Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valentine Lake RD over Valentine Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valentine Lake RD over Valentine 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Valentine Lake RD over Valentine Creek carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Valentine Lake RD over Valentine Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Valentine Lake RD over Valentine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.