US Bridges

Gum Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.73 M. NE of JCT LA 1 · Structure no. 080531089920531

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Gum Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGum Ridge RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.73 M. NE of JCT LA 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.14848, -92.0887
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic187 by 2040
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 Gum Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Ridge 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gum Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gum Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Gum Ridge RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.