US Bridges

Longwood RD over Drain

PoorPosted for load

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of LA 596 · Structure no. 051832513910921

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longwood RD over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Longwood RD over Drain in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesLongwood RD
CrossesDrain
Location1.1 MI E of LA 596
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.85611, -91.15993
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Longwood RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longwood RD over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Longwood RD over Drain carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Longwood RD over Drain?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Longwood RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.