US Bridges

Vocational Parkway over Patrick Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 Miles West of Camp Ro · Structure no. 053700000400927

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,191
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vocational Parkway over Patrick Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Vocational Parkway over Patrick 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,410 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVocational Parkway
CrossesPatrick Bayou
Location0.7 Miles West of Camp Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50941, -92.27805
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,191 (2021)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2041
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 Vocational Parkway over Patrick Bayou built?

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

What condition is Vocational Parkway over Patrick 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 Vocational Parkway over Patrick Bayou carry?

About 2,191 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Vocational Parkway over Patrick Bayou?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Vocational Parkway over Patrick Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.