US Bridges

Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. South of I-20 · Structure no. 053732301921871

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
387
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek is a concrete slab carrying Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 1999. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBritton RD
CrossesNorth Cheniere Creek
Location0.4 Mi. South of I-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.50821, -92.31248
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 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 traffic387 (1979)
Projected traffic425 by 1999
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 Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek 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 Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Britton RD over North Cheniere Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.