Sittig RD over Drainage Canal
FairAcadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.03 MI W. of LA 13 · Structure no. 030130289922481
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,736
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sittig RD over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sittig RD over Drainage Canal in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,736 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,009 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sittig RD over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sittig RD over Drainage Canal 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 Sittig RD over Drainage Canal carry?
About 2,736 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Sittig RD over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sittig RD over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.