Red Cut RD over Prarion Bayou
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.76 Mi. NE Hwy. 557 · Structure no. 053732209921141
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Cut RD over Prarion Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Cut RD over Prarion Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 1999. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Cut RD over Prarion Bayou built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Cut RD over Prarion 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Red Cut RD over Prarion Bayou carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Red Cut RD over Prarion Bayou?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Red Cut RD over Prarion Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.