LA0181 over Ditch
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. South of US 71 · Structure no. 084003720500921
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 739
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0181 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying LA0181 over Ditch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 812 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0181 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0181 over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA0181 over Ditch carry?
About 739 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0181 over Ditch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns LA0181 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.