US Bridges

Good Hope RD over Drain

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 Mi. W of I-49 · Structure no. 083500000083507

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Hope RD over Drain is a concrete slab carrying Good Hope RD over Drain in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGood Hope RD
CrossesDrain
Location4.0 Mi. W of I-49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.58241, -93.07426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic22 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Good Hope RD over Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Hope RD over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Good Hope RD over Drain carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Good Hope RD over Drain?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Good Hope RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.