US Bridges

Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI W of LA 4 · Structure no. 582132092914391

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough is a concrete slab carrying Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2021. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccaleb RD
CrossesAsh Slough
Location.1 MI W of LA 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.15343, -91.72918
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2001)
Projected traffic275 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mccaleb RD over Ash Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.