US Bridges

Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Mi. South of HWY 10 · Structure no. 625930471895251

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch is a steel culvert carrying Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 321 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSuwanee ST
CrossesIce Water Branch
Location0.25 Mi. South of HWY 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.788, -89.87341
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2023)
Projected traffic353 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Suwanee ST over Ice Water Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.