US Bridges

Overton Ford RD over Comite River

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile E. of LA 955 & Ove · Structure no. 611930486910231

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overton Ford RD over Comite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Overton Ford RD over Comite River in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 542 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOverton Ford RD
CrossesComite River
Location1 Mile E. of LA 955 & Ove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.80953, -91.04109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2022)
Projected traffic596 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Overton Ford RD over Comite River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overton Ford RD over Comite River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Overton Ford RD over Comite River carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Overton Ford RD over Comite River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Overton Ford RD over Comite River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.