Normand RD over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1.24 Mi. N. of Large Rd. · Structure no. 080531046920441
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Normand RD over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Normand RD over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Normand RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Normand RD over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Normand RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Normand RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Normand RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.