Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir
FairRichland Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI East of LA 17 on P · Structure no. 054200000050263
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir is a concrete slab carrying Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2019. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Stateprk over Poverty Point Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.