River RD over Prairion Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 6.22 MI SE of LA 557 · Structure no. 053732201920651
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 332 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River RD over Prairion Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Prairion Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 1999. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River RD over Prairion Bayou built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is River RD over Prairion Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does River RD over Prairion Bayou carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is River RD over Prairion Bayou?
The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns River RD over Prairion Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.