US Bridges

Coldwater over Range Creek

PoorPosted for load

Winn Parish, Louisiana · App. 2.75 Mi. NW of US 84 · Structure no. 086431545925081

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater over Range Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Coldwater over Range Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColdwater
CrossesRange Creek
LocationApp. 2.75 Mi. NW of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.90688, -92.8438
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
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 Coldwater over Range Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coldwater over Range Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coldwater over Range Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coldwater over Range Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater over Range Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.