US Bridges

Nutland RD over Airport Canal

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Nutland Road S of Mo · Structure no. 053732289920411

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nutland RD over Airport Canal is a concrete slab carrying Nutland RD over Airport Canal in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 880 by 2000. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNutland RD
CrossesAirport Canal
LocationNutland Road S of Mo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.48297, -92.0712
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1980)
Projected traffic880 by 2000
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 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 Nutland RD over Airport Canal built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nutland RD over Airport Canal 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nutland RD over Airport Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Nutland RD over Airport Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nutland RD over Airport Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.