US Bridges

Nutland RD over I-20

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · .5 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 053704510620321

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nutland RD over I-20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nutland RD over I-20 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,140 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNutland RD
CrossesI-20
Location.5 MI East of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.4989, -92.0756
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2015)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nutland RD over I-20 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nutland 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 October 2024.

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

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Nutland RD over I-20?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Nutland RD over I-20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.