US Bridges

Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 MI NE of LA 411 · Structure no. 613930310912941

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 722 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Torres RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.5 MI NE of LA 411
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51647, -91.49111
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2022)
Projected traffic722 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Torres RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.