Iowa Avenue over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI N of 3rd ST · Structure no. 072730051924101
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iowa Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Iowa Avenue 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Iowa Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iowa Avenue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Iowa Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Iowa Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Iowa Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.