US Bridges

Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI South of LA 34 · Structure no. 053732238922061

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
344
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR is a concrete slab carrying Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 344 vehicles a day, projected to reach 378 by 2029. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAntioch Church RD
CrossesSouth Cheniere CR
Location0.5 MI South of LA 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40746, -92.34415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2009)
Projected traffic378 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Church RD over South Cheniere CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.