US Bridges

Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI NW of US 425 · Structure no. 053400000000118

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHill Avenue
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location1.1 MI NW of US 425
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.80078, -91.9239
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2024)
Projected traffic412 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Avenue over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.