US Bridges

Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI W of LA 507 · Structure no. 053100000050018

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River is a concrete slab carrying Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2000. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEaves RD
CrossesW Branch Dugdemona River
Location1.2 MI W of LA 507
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.5029, -92.8277
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1980)
Projected traffic165 by 2000
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eaves RD over W Branch Dugdemona River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.