US Bridges

Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI E of LA 35 · Structure no. 034930293921081

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBellard Loop
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location0.25 MI E of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49158, -92.17769
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bellard Loop over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.