US Bridges

Kiroli Road over N Tupawek Bayou

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 Mi. N. of LA 616 · Structure no. 053700000053716

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiroli Road over N Tupawek Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Kiroli Road over N Tupawek Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKiroli Road
CrossesN Tupawek Bayou
Location0.8 Mi. N. of LA 616
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54313, -92.16314
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks20%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Kiroli Road over N Tupawek Bayou built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiroli Road over N Tupawek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Kiroli Road over N Tupawek Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kiroli Road over N Tupawek Bayou?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kiroli Road over N Tupawek Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.