US Bridges

Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche Creek

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of Sam Cloud RD · Structure no. 070200000070262

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 5 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 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Witchie RD
CrossesCherry Winche Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Sam Cloud RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.87869, -92.6956
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2022)
Projected traffic353 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 Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche Creek carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Witchie RD over Cherry Winche Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.