US Bridges

Blue Lake RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Miles East of LA 497 · Structure no. 084031021923121

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Lake RD over Hurricane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Blue Lake RD over Hurricane Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Lake RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.8 Miles East of LA 497
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.036, -92.5204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic770 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Blue Lake RD over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Lake RD over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Lake RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Lake RD over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.