US Bridges

Concord RD over Edwards Branch

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI SW of LA 146 · Structure no. 052532191922941

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord RD over Edwards Branch is a concrete slab carrying Concord RD over Edwards Branch in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesConcord RD
CrossesEdwards Branch
Location0.9 MI SW of LA 146
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.31925, -92.48887
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord RD over Edwards Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord RD over Edwards Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Concord RD over Edwards Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Concord RD over Edwards Branch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Concord RD over Edwards Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.