Freeland RD over Drain
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI S of LA 102 · Structure no. 072730207924751
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeland RD over Drain is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Freeland RD over Drain 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 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Freeland RD over Drain built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freeland RD over Drain 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 Freeland RD over Drain carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Freeland RD over Drain?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Freeland RD over Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.