US Bridges

Carruth RD over Drainage CR

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 Mi. E of LA 19 · Structure no. 611900000611914

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carruth RD over Drainage CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carruth RD over Drainage CR in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCarruth RD
CrossesDrainage CR
Location2.8 Mi. E of LA 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.92902, -91.06715
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2022)
Projected traffic424 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Carruth RD over Drainage CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carruth RD over Drainage CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Carruth RD over Drainage CR carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Carruth RD over Drainage CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Carruth RD over Drainage CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.