Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 Mi. E. of LA 35 · Structure no. 034930292921061
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bellard Loop over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.