US Bridges

Claude Hebert RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 MI N of LA3059 · Structure no. 071030166930481

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claude Hebert RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Claude Hebert RD over Drainage Ditch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 673 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClaude Hebert RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.01 MI N of LA3059
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.27787, -93.08136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2022)
Projected traffic740 by 2042
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Claude Hebert RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Claude Hebert 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Claude Hebert RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Claude Hebert RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Claude Hebert RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.