US Bridges

LA1208-4 over Ditch

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.45 Mi. East of US 71 · Structure no. 084008402000451

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1208-4 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA1208-4 over Ditch in Rapides 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 4,598 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,057 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA1208-4
CrossesDitch
Location0.45 Mi. East of US 71
RouteState Highway 1208
Coordinates31.2414, -92.4291
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,598 (2021)
Projected traffic5,057 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA1208-4 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is LA1208-4 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA1208-4 over Ditch carry?

About 4,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA1208-4 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA1208-4 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.