US Bridges

Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek

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Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI SW US 63 · Structure no. 055632470924071

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
223
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Bridges RD
CrossesCane Creek
Location1.5 MI SW US 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.78145, -92.68155
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223 (2019)
Projected traffic245 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek carry?

About 223 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Double Bridges RD over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.