US Bridges

Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.39 MI North of LA 1056 · Structure no. 625930545901821

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesShelby Booty RD
CrossesLittle Silver Creek
Location0.39 MI North of LA 1056
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.90829, -90.30421
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic412 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby Booty RD over Little Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.