US Bridges

Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. South of Normand · Structure no. 080500000800083

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 267 vehicles a day, projected to reach 293 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchexnyder RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 Mi. South of Normand
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.0764, -92.0771
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2020)
Projected traffic293 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Schexnyder RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.