US Bridges

Lil California RD over Drainage Canal

PoorPosted for load

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 2.11 M. E. of End LA 1194 · Structure no. 080531068920621

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lil California RD over Drainage Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lil California RD over Drainage Canal in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLil California RD
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location2.11 M. E. of End LA 1194
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.11325, -92.102
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lil California RD over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lil California RD over Drainage Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lil California RD over Drainage Canal carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lil California RD over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lil California RD over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.