US Bridges

LA0001 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.07 Mi. North of LA 1192 · Structure no. 080500520702831

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,559
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0001 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0001 over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 6,559 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,214 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0001
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.07 Mi. North of LA 1192
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.15477, -92.1217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,559 (2021)
Projected traffic7,214 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0001 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0001 over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0001 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,559 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0001 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0001 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.