US Bridges

Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Mi. East of LA 841 · Structure no. 053732226920261

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
87 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2036. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Deats RD
CrossesPeddicoat Bayou
Location0.7 Mi. East of LA 841
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.37669, -92.04532
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic88 by 2036
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Deats RD over Peddicoat Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.