US Bridges

Lee Gates RD over Lapine Bayou

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 Miles South of LA 34 · Structure no. 053700000050054

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Gates RD over Lapine Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Gates RD over Lapine Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2027. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Gates RD
CrossesLapine Bayou
Location0.75 Miles South of LA 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40413, -92.20955
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2007)
Projected traffic62 by 2027
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 Lee Gates RD over Lapine Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Gates RD over Lapine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Gates RD over Lapine Bayou carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Lee Gates RD over Lapine Bayou?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Gates RD over Lapine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.