US Bridges

Sam Head RD over CR

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.77 MI S of LA 34 · Structure no. 053700000400315

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sam Head RD over CR is a concrete culvert carrying Sam Head RD over CR in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSam Head RD
CrossesCR
Location0.77 MI S of LA 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.39713, -92.29568
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Sam Head RD over CR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Head RD over CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sam Head RD over CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Sam Head RD over CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Head RD over CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.