Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou
PoorEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 M. E of Bayou Ma · Structure no. 051832490911851
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 1973 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 1993. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Schrock RD over Bushy Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.