US Bridges

LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI E of Int LA 26 · Structure no. 072708271700251

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 832 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0102
CrossesBroadmore Ditch
Location0.25 MI E of Int LA 26
RouteState Highway 102
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.12604, -92.668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2021)
Projected traffic915 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0102 over Broadmore Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.