US Bridges

Parish RD 225 over Stanley Creek

Fair

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 M N of LA 786 · Structure no. 044132087931451

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parish RD 225 over Stanley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Parish RD 225 over Stanley Creek in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParish RD 225
CrossesStanley Creek
Location2.6 M N of LA 786
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRed River Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.14489, -93.24167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2020)
Projected traffic206 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Parish RD 225 over Stanley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parish RD 225 over Stanley 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Parish RD 225 over Stanley Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Parish RD 225 over Stanley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Parish RD 225 over Stanley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.