US Bridges

Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek

Good

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI N of LA 772 · Structure no. 581300000580173

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek is a concrete slab carrying Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2023. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAmyx Gravel Pit RD
CrossesSalem Creek
Location1.8 MI N of LA 772
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.73713, -91.97974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic110 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Amyx Gravel Pit RD over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.