US Bridges

C. Rawls RD over Prairion Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.92 MI NE Int. 42 O · Structure no. 053732204921051

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. Rawls RD over Prairion Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. Rawls RD over Prairion Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 1999. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC. Rawls RD
CrossesPrairion Bayou
Location0.92 MI NE Int. 42 O
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.34406, -92.17547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (1979)
Projected traffic40 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. Rawls RD over Prairion Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. Rawls 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 C. Rawls RD over Prairion Bayou carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is C. Rawls RD over Prairion Bayou?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns C. Rawls RD over Prairion Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.