US Bridges

Old River RD over Old Amite River

FairPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.8MI NE of JCT LA 22&16 · Structure no. 623230161904391

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
131 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old River RD over Old Amite River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River RD over Old Amite River in Livingston 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld River RD
CrossesOld Amite River
Location2.8MI NE of JCT LA 22&16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.26889, -90.73303
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$439,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old River RD over Old Amite River built?

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

What condition is Old River RD over Old Amite River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old River RD over Old Amite River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old River RD over Old Amite River?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old River RD over Old Amite River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.