US Bridges

Lake Pearl RD over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · Approx. 0.5 Mi. East of S · Structure no. 080531013920831

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Pearl RD over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Pearl RD over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Pearl RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationApprox. 0.5 Mi. East of S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.02086, -92.1418
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Pearl RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Pearl RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Pearl RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lake Pearl RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Pearl RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.