Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch
PoorPosted for loadLivingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI NW of LA 441 Exit · Structure no. 623230288903901
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Ballard RD over Cat Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.