US Bridges

Melder RD over Campground Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.93 MI South of LA 112 · Structure no. 084031034923761

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melder RD over Campground Creek is a steel culvert carrying Melder RD over Campground Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 253 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMelder RD
CrossesCampground Creek
Location3.93 MI South of LA 112
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.05779, -92.628
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2042
Trucks—
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 Melder RD over Campground Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melder RD over Campground 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Melder RD over Campground Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Melder RD over Campground Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Melder RD over Campground Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.