US Bridges

Angus RD over Prairie Bayou

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.51 MI NE of US 165 S · Structure no. 053732222920451

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angus RD over Prairie Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Angus RD over Prairie Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2023. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAngus RD
CrossesPrairie Bayou
Location2.51 MI NE of US 165 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.38076, -92.07666
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2003)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2023
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Angus RD over Prairie Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Angus RD over Prairie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Angus RD over Prairie Bayou carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is Angus RD over Prairie Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Angus RD over Prairie Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.