US Bridges

Hatfield St. over Ash Slough

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 0.035 Mi. W of LA 4 · Structure no. 582132093914381

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1994 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatfield St. over Ash Slough is a concrete slab carrying Hatfield St. over Ash Slough in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2014. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHatfield St.
CrossesAsh Slough
Location0.035 Mi. W of LA 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.15456, -91.72886
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1994)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2014
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatfield St. over Ash Slough built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatfield St. over Ash Slough 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 Hatfield St. over Ash Slough carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Hatfield St. over Ash Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hatfield St. over Ash Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.