US Bridges

LA0027 over Ditch

Good

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 070600310915491

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,405
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0027 over Ditch in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,405 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0027
CrossesDitch
Location0.6 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates30.83878, -93.2892
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,405 (2021)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0027 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Ditch carry?

About 4,405 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.