Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion Bayou
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 Miles East of LA 557 · Structure no. 053700000400029
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion Bayou built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion Bayou carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2005 count).
How long is Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Red Cut Loop RD over Prairion Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.