US Bridges

Schrock RD over Buck Bayou

Fair

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E of Bayou Macon · Structure no. 051832490911931

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schrock RD over Buck Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Schrock RD over Buck Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 1993. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSchrock RD
CrossesBuck Bayou
Location1.0 MI E of Bayou Macon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.81699, -91.32419
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1973)
Projected traffic143 by 1993
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schrock RD over Buck Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schrock RD over Buck Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Schrock RD over Buck Bayou carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Schrock RD over Buck Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Schrock RD over Buck Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.