US Bridges

Ike Kelly RD over Lapine Bayou

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.75 Mi. East of LA 557 · Structure no. 053700000400005

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ike Kelly RD over Lapine Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ike Kelly RD over Lapine Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2027. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIke Kelly RD
CrossesLapine Bayou
Location1.75 Mi. East of LA 557
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.3912, -92.17369
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2007)
Projected traffic108 by 2027
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ike Kelly RD over Lapine Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ike Kelly RD over Lapine 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ike Kelly RD over Lapine Bayou carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Ike Kelly RD over Lapine Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ike Kelly RD over Lapine Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.