Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 0.46 MI East of LA 177 · Structure no. 041631570932681
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Red Bayou RD over Dolet Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.