US Bridges

Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.33 M. NE of End LA 1226 · Structure no. 083531542925601

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary 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 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.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesGoldonna RD
CrossesSaline Lake Tributary
Location2.33 M. NE of End LA 1226
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.90217, -92.9327
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2022)
Projected traffic256 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary built?

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

What condition is Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Goldonna RD over Saline Lake Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.