Earle Dr over Paved Ditch
Franklin Parish, Louisiana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Earle Dr over Paved Ditch in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1981).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 130 inventoried bridges in Franklin Parish rated fair (31.5%); 5 (3.8%) are rated poor.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 29 ft |
| Location | JCT of LA 3201@Earle Dr |
| NBI structure number | 582132088914321 |
| Condition class | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA0015 over Turkey Creek | 1979 | 17,677 | Good |
| LA0015 over Ash Slough Relief | 1987 | 9,661 | Good |
| LA0015 over Ash Slough | 1987 | 9,661 | Good |
| LA0015 over Pine Bayou Canal | 1988 | 9,661 | Fair |
| LA0130 over Ash Slough | 1980 | 7,372 | Good |
| LA0130 over West Turkey Creek | 1986 | 7,372 | Fair |
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