West Racca Road over East Grand Marais Ditch
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of LA 26 · Structure no. 072730120924141
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Racca Road over East Grand Marais Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying West Racca Road over East Grand Marais Ditch in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Racca Road over East Grand Marais Ditch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Racca Road over East Grand Marais 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West Racca Road over East Grand Marais Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is West Racca Road over East Grand Marais Ditch?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns West Racca Road over East Grand Marais Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.