US Bridges

Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.44 Miles East of LA 491 · Structure no. 083531354925081

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle is a concrete culvert carrying Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNid Aigie RD
CrossesBayou Nid Aigle
Location1.44 Miles East of LA 491
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.59036, -92.8466
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle 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 Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nid Aigie RD over Bayou Nid Aigle?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.