US Bridges

Village RD over New River

Good

Ascension Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Miles North of LA.429 · Structure no. 610300000610356

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Village RD over New River is a concrete slab carrying Village RD over New River in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVillage RD
CrossesNew River
Location0.1 Miles North of LA.429
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.22528, -90.8543
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Village RD over New River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Village RD over New River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Village RD over New River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Village RD over New River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Village RD over New River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.