US Bridges

Graces Crossing over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 1181 · Structure no. 080530589915621

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graces Crossing over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Graces Crossing over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGraces Crossing
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 Mi. East of LA 1181
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.97657, -91.9371
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graces Crossing over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graces Crossing 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Graces Crossing over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Graces Crossing over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Graces Crossing over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.