US Bridges

Camp RD over N Cheniere Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · At Int LA HWY 546 · Structure no. 053732302921521

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
1977 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp RD over N Cheniere Creek is a concrete slab carrying Camp RD over N Cheniere Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 176 by 1997. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamp RD
CrossesN Cheniere Creek
LocationAt Int LA HWY 546
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.50224, -92.25311
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic160 (1977)
Projected traffic176 by 1997
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 Camp RD over N Cheniere Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp RD over N 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Camp RD over N Cheniere Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is Camp RD over N Cheniere Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Camp RD over N Cheniere Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.