Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers Ditch
PoorPosted for loadBossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 040832187933071
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers Ditch in Bossier 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers Ditch?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Atkins Clark RD over Flat Rivers Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.