US Bridges

Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 M East of Int 267 · Structure no. 053432557914941

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 1999. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesChem Cutoff RD
CrossesChemin a Haut Bayou
Location0.6 M East of Int 267
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.92824, -91.82399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (1979)
Projected traffic121 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chem Cutoff RD over Chemin a Haut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.