W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch
FairPosted for loadAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Mi. W. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030130128922381
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2017, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,168 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns W. Northern RD over Crowley Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.