Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI N of LA 3086 · Structure no. 070230268925151
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 73 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 3 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Charlie Kuntz RD over Kinder Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.