US Bridges

Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal

Good

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 W of LA 897-6 · Structure no. 585400000700641

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal is a concrete slab carrying Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2024. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIce House RD
CrossesLake St. Peter Canal
Location0.9 W of LA 897-6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTensas Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.91392, -91.2603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic110 by 2024
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ice House RD over Lake St. Peter Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.