US Bridges

Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 2.45 FR 541 to 543 · Structure no. 583031421921611

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek is a steel culvert carrying Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2020. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMelody Acres
CrossesKitchen Creek
LocationLog MI 2.45 FR 541 to 543
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLa Salle Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.70069, -92.26889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2000)
Projected traffic22 by 2020
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Melody Acres over Kitchen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.