US Bridges

Breard ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Breard St. Monroe LA · Structure no. 053732313920551

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breard ST over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Breard ST over Drainage Ditch in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2000. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBreard ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationBreard St. Monroe LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52173, -92.09101
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Breard ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breard ST over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Breard ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Breard ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Breard ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.