US Bridges

Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. East of LA 107 · Structure no. 080530538915621

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit is a concrete slab carrying Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesArmand RD
CrossesWest Levee Borrow Pit
Location0.3 Mi. East of LA 107
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.89542, -91.9344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit 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 2025.

How much traffic does Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Armand RD over West Levee Borrow Pit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.