US Bridges

Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 Miles East of LA 837 · Structure no. 053700000400021

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant is a concrete culvert carrying Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant 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 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRichardson RD
CrossesDrain to Bayou Choudrant
Location0.75 Miles East of LA 837
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.55015, -92.33922
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2005)
Projected traffic198 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant built?

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

What condition is Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Richardson RD over Drain to Bayou Choudrant?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.