US Bridges

Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. North of LA 114 · Structure no. 080531036920351

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRabalais ST
CrossesLacombe Bayou
Location0.01 Mi. North of LA 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.05412, -92.059
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic44 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rabalais ST over Lacombe Bayou?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.