Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · Sec 23 T 22N R 4E · Structure no. 000043546-00052
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Pit Road over Bayou Drain Ditch?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.