US Bridges

Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.88 Mi. North of LA 1226 · Structure no. 083531536925681

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMammy Trail RD
CrossesChee Chee Creek
Location0.88 Mi. North of LA 1226
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.89453, -92.9642
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic385 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mammy Trail RD over Chee Chee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.