US Bridges

Coldwater over Coldwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.37 Mi. West of LA 156 · Structure no. 086431572925121

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Coldwater over Coldwater 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesColdwater
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location1.37 Mi. West of LA 156
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.95401, -92.8544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 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 (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2022)
Projected traffic316 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Coldwater Creek built?

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

What condition is Coldwater over Coldwater 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coldwater over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Coldwater over Coldwater 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 Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.