US Bridges

Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI N of LA 157 · Structure no. 040833008933861

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesChalybeate RD
CrossesMartin Creek Trib
Location4.0 MI N of LA 157
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.01362, -93.64281
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Chalybeate RD over Martin Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.