Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou
FairPosted for loadAscension Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 M N of LA 621 · Structure no. 610330165905471
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bert Allen RD over Drainage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.