Will White RD over Spanish Branch
PoorRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.19 M. S. Pine Coupee RD · Structure no. 084031214925481
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Will White RD over Spanish Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Will White RD over Spanish Branch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Will White RD over Spanish Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Will White RD over Spanish Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Will White RD over Spanish Branch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Will White RD over Spanish Branch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Will White RD over Spanish Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.