Fdr 354 over Hyatt Branch
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · No Data Entered · Structure no. 080603000002317
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 354 over Hyatt Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 354 over Hyatt Branch in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 354 over Hyatt Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 354 over Hyatt 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 354 over Hyatt Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Fdr 354 over Hyatt Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 354 over Hyatt Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.