US Bridges

Amoco Road over Government Ditch

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Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of LA 14 · Structure no. 071000000071022

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amoco Road over Government Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Amoco Road over Government Ditch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 236 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAmoco Road
CrossesGovernment Ditch
Location0.4 MI E of LA 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.15725, -93.07543
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2022)
Projected traffic236 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Amoco Road over Government Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amoco Road over Government Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Amoco Road over Government Ditch carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Amoco Road over Government Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Amoco Road over Government Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.