US Bridges

Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI West of US 171 · Structure no. 070630249931671

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch is a concrete slab carrying Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch in Beauregard 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 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCamp Edgewood RD
CrossesHickory Branch
Location2.8 MI West of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.41511, -93.27961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic770 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch built?

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

What condition is Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Edgewood RD over Hickory Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.