Third St. over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI W of LA 14 · Structure no. 072730046924091
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third St. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Third St. over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 357 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 19 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third St. over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third St. over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Third St. over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Third St. over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Third St. over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.