LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.76 MI W. of US 71 · Structure no. 084008402202361
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 868
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2 is a concrete slab carrying LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2 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 LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2 carry?
About 868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0498 over Irish Ditch No. 2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.