US Bridges

LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 M S of LA 444 · Structure no. 623202600402731

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
522 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio is a steel movable - swing carrying LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,404 by 2041. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesLA0022
CrossesAmite River @ Clio
Location3.7 M S of LA 444
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates30.30698, -90.6098
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2021)
Projected traffic1,404 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0022 over Amite River @ Clio?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.