US Bridges

Kidder RD over Drain

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .40 MI N of LA 1252 · Structure no. 032800000030423

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
317
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kidder RD over Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kidder RD over Drain in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKidder RD
CrossesDrain
Location.40 MI N of LA 1252
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.35582, -92.0177
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic317 (2020)
Projected traffic348 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kidder RD over Drain built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kidder RD over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Kidder RD over Drain carry?

About 317 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kidder RD over Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kidder RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.