US Bridges

Elderwood RD over Drainage Ditch

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Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · App. 1 Mi. N. of LA 114 · Structure no. 080531036920451

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elderwood RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Elderwood RD over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 583 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElderwood RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationApp. 1 Mi. N. of LA 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.06195, -92.076
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic530 (2022)
Projected traffic583 by 2042
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 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 Elderwood RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elderwood 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 Elderwood RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Elderwood RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elderwood RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.