US Bridges

Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 Mi. South of LA 28 · Structure no. 084031199922481

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream in Rapides 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHembling DR
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location0.05 Mi. South of LA 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.33266, -92.4143
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream built?

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

What condition is Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hembling DR over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.