US Bridges

Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI W of LA 593 · Structure no. 053432499915671

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
180
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte is a concrete slab carrying Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 1999. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Debutte RD
CrossesBayou Debutte
Location0.7 MI W of LA 593
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.83027, -91.94491
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (1979)
Projected traffic198 by 1999
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Debutte RD over Bayou Debutte?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.