US Bridges

Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Vermilion Parish, Louisiana · 1 MI E of LA 339 · Structure no. 035700000200211

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
483
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 483 vehicles a day, projected to reach 531 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReginald RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1 MI E of LA 339
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.00666, -92.00711
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic483 (2021)
Projected traffic531 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 483 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Reginald RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.