US Bridges

Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch

PoorPosted for load

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. N of Hwy. 43 · Structure no. 625930583900031

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 363 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCleve Kennedy RD
CrossesMorgan Branch
Location0.6 Mi. N of Hwy. 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.97124, -90.00331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic363 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cleve Kennedy RD over Morgan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.