US Bridges

Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr.

Poor

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. East of LA 5 · Structure no. 044132084931301

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr. in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMinden RD
CrossesPh RD 230 Stanley Cr.
Location0.7 Mi. East of LA 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.13964, -93.2162
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2020)
Projected traffic79 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr. carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.