US Bridges

Britton RD over I-20

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of US 80 · Structure no. 053704510606081

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,770
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britton RD over I-20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Britton RD over I-20 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,147 by 2035. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBritton RD
CrossesI-20
Location1.0 MI East of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51387, -92.3124
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,770 (2015)
Projected traffic4,147 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Britton RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britton RD over I-20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Britton RD over I-20 carry?

About 3,770 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Britton RD over I-20?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Britton RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.