US Bridges

Blue Lake RD over Cheney Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.34 Miles SE of LA 497 · Structure no. 084031014922911

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Lake RD over Cheney Creek is a steel culvert carrying Blue Lake RD over Cheney Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Lake RD
CrossesCheney Creek
Location3.34 Miles SE of LA 497
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.0211, -92.4859
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic132 by 2042
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 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 Blue Lake RD over Cheney Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Lake RD over Cheney 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Lake RD over Cheney Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Lake RD over Cheney Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Lake RD over Cheney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.