US Bridges

Pea Ridge RD over Blood River

FairPosted for load

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 3.3 Miles NE of 43 Exit · Structure no. 623230318903621

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pea Ridge RD over Blood River is a steel culvert carrying Pea Ridge RD over Blood River in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPea Ridge RD
CrossesBlood River
Location3.3 Miles NE of 43 Exit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.53081, -90.60405
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pea Ridge RD over Blood River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pea Ridge RD over Blood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pea Ridge RD over Blood River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pea Ridge RD over Blood River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pea Ridge RD over Blood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.