Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch
PoorPosted for loadEast Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. N Clint-Wilson RD · Structure no. 611930543910451
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 362
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3 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 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 398 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch carry?
About 362 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Par RD 4-100 over Palmers Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.